L1 : Effects of the Geosphere Quiz

What are the solid parts of Earth called?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

What is the rocky outermost layer of Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Tectonic Plates

What is the layer just below the Earth's crust made partly of?

• Molten rock

• Solid rock

• Water

• Air

What is the deepest hottest layer at the center of Earth?

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Lava

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Compaction

What is the process of moving soil and rock to another place by wind, water, or ice?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Transportation

What is an area where molten rock rises and appears near Earth's surface called?

• Hot spot

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Lava

What is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides called?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Continent

• Archipelago

What is molten rock that comes out of a volcano called?

• Lava

• Magma

• Ash

• Gas

What is the sudden shaking or movement of the ground called?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Avalanche