CHAPTER 9 SCIENCE FORM 1

What are fossil materials?

• Renewable energy sources

• Materials derived from ancient organic matter

• Modern synthetic materials

• Recyclable plastics

What is the shape of the Earth?

• Flat

• Spherical

• Cubical

• Triangular

Which of the following is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Troposphere

• Core

What is a geohazard phenomenon?

• A type of weather pattern

• A natural event that can cause damage

• A type of rock formation

• A method of mining

What is the study of Earth's resources and applied geology concerned with?

• Studying stars and planets

• Understanding Earth's natural resources and their use

• Exploring ancient civilizations

• Mapping the ocean floor

Which of the following is a type of rock that is formed from the cooling of magma?

• Basalt

• Igneous rock

• Limestone

• Granite

What does the term "geohazards" refer to?

• Natural disasters related to geological processes

• Man-made environmental issues

• Atmospheric phenomena

• Oceanic disturbances

Which keyword refers to the layer of gases surrounding Earth?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

Which of the following is NOT the component of the Earth's system?

• The outer space

• The hydrosphere
• The biosphere
• The geosphere

Which component of the Earth's system includes rivers, lakes, and seas?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere