Internal Structure Of The Earth

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      How many main layers is the internal structure of the Earth made of?

    • One
    • Two
    • Three
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Quiz based on Chapter 01: the internal structure of the Earth.

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  • 2. 

      Earth's outer most  layer is known as____________

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Crust." The Earth's outermost layer is called the crust. It is the thinnest layer of the Earth, making up only about 1% of its total volume. The crust is made up of solid rocks and is divided into two types: continental crust and oceanic crust. The continental crust is thicker and less dense compared to the oceanic crust. It is where the continents are located, while the oceanic crust is found beneath the oceans.

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  • 3. 

    Name The Earth's Outer Skin

    • Inner Core

    • Crust

    • Mantle

    • Outer Core

    Correct Answer
    A. Crust
    Explanation
    The Earth's outer skin is called the crust. It is the outermost layer of the Earth and is composed of solid rock. The crust is relatively thin compared to the other layers of the Earth, such as the mantle and core. It is divided into two types: the continental crust, which makes up the landmasses, and the oceanic crust, which forms the ocean floors. The crust is where we live and where most geological activity, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, occurs.

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  • 4. 

    What is the Earths core made up of?

    • Rock and Salt

    • Rock and Metal

    • Metal and Gold

    • Gold and Salt

    Correct Answer
    A. Rock and Metal
    Explanation
    The Earth's core is made up of rock and metal. This is supported by scientific evidence and theories such as the iron catastrophe theory, which suggests that during the formation of the Earth, heavy metals like iron sank to the core while lighter materials like rock remained in the outer layers. The core is believed to be composed mostly of iron, with smaller amounts of nickel and other elements. This composition is consistent with seismic data and the Earth's magnetic field, which is generated by the movement of molten metal in the core.

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  • 5. 

    What are Tectonic Plates?

    • The Earth's cover

    • When plates slide past each other

    • When plates slide past each other

    • The Earth’s surface that consist of a number of rigid, but moving pieces or plates

    Correct Answer
    A. The Earth’s surface that consist of a number of rigid, but moving pieces or plates
    Explanation
    Tectonic plates are the Earth's surface that consist of a number of rigid, but moving pieces or plates. These plates are constantly in motion and interact with each other at their boundaries. This movement is responsible for various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges. The theory of plate tectonics explains how these plates move and how they are responsible for shaping the Earth's surface over millions of years.

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  • 6. 

    The Earth's Crust is Solid Rock That is Formed Beneath The Land And Sea

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The Earth's crust is indeed composed of solid rock that is formed beneath both the land and the sea. The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth and is made up of various types of rocks, such as granite and basalt. It is relatively thin compared to the other layers of the Earth and is divided into tectonic plates that constantly move and interact with each other, causing geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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  • 7. 

      How do volcanoes form?

    • When the fire gets between the earth

    • When the magma erupts and it hardens and turns into a volcano

    • When magma from earth’s mantle breaks throughout the plates or oozes out at the edge

    Correct Answer
    A. When magma from earth’s mantle breaks throughout the plates or oozes out at the edge
    Explanation
    Volcanoes form when magma from the Earth's mantle breaks through the plates or oozes out at the edge. This process is known as volcanic activity. The magma, which is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, rises to the surface through cracks and weak points in the Earth's crust. As it reaches the surface, it erupts and forms a volcano. The magma then cools and hardens, creating the characteristic shape of a volcano. This process can occur along plate boundaries, such as divergent or convergent boundaries, where the Earth's tectonic plates interact.

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  • 8. 

    What is the only layer on the mantle

    • The rocks

    • The crust

    • There is no layer

    Correct Answer
    A. The crust
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the crust. The question is asking about the only layer on the mantle, and the crust is the correct answer because it is the outermost layer of the Earth's surface, located above the mantle. The mantle is the layer beneath the crust.

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  • 9. 

    Among the three layers of the internal structure of the Earth which is the most dense layer?

    • Crust

    • Mantle

    • Core

    Correct Answer
    A. Mantle
    Explanation
    The mantle is the most dense layer among the three layers of the Earth's internal structure. It is located between the crust and the core. The mantle is composed of solid rock materials that are denser compared to the materials found in the crust. This high density is due to the presence of heavy elements such as iron and magnesium. The core, although it is the innermost layer, is actually less dense than the mantle because it is primarily composed of molten iron and nickel.

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  • 10. 

    The inner core is _____________ kilometers thick.

    Correct Answer
    1250
    Explanation
    The inner core is 1250 kilometers thick.

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