Earth Science Quiz

What is the thickness of the Earth's crust under the ocean?

• 5 km

• 10 km

• 15 km

• 20 km

What is the main material that makes up the Earth's core?

• Copper

• Lead

• Aluminum

• Iron and Nickel

What is magma when it reaches the surface of the Earth?

• Lava

• Ash

• Rock

• Gas

Which type of volcano has layers of ash and lava?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone

• Fissure volcano

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

• Epicenter

• Fault line

• Focus

• Seismic zone

What natural disaster can occur as a result of an underwater earthquake?

• Drought

• Landslide

• Flood

• Tsunami

Which habitat is characterized by having few plants?

• Hot

• Dry

• Cold

• Wet

What adaptation helps fish breathe underwater?

• Fins

• Gills

• Wings

• Scales

What is the temperature of the Earth's core?

• 2000°C

• 4000°C

• 8000°C

• 6000°C

What is the large hole at the top of a volcano called?

• Caldera

• Magma chamber

• Vent

• Crater