Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th Grade

Easy

Created by

Jorden Lim

Used 3+ times

FREE Resource

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 1961 did scientists successfully drill through the Earth’s crust to the mantle? 

Yes

No

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the scientists in 1961 unsuccessful?

There were technical issues and people were focused on the Moon.

There wasn't enough time.

They discovered there was no mantle.

They scientists stopped working.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far have scientists drilled?

All the way to the mantle

5000 feet down.

2300 feet down.

All the way to the core.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far down is the mantle?

16 miles

2 miles

1 mile

1.6 miles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material have scientist retrieved and been able to study more of?

Mantle material

Core Material

Crust Material

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are scientists hoping to find when they drill?

Diamonds

Seismic Wave Information and Extreme Life Forms

Fossils

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do scientists expect Phase 3 to be finished?

2020

2050

2019

2025

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

So...we are in 2025 now. Do you think we have made it to the mantle yet?

Yes

No