30 Questions
Which layer of the atmosphere contains almost all of the ozone?
Stratosphere
At what altitude does the mesosphere extend to?
80 km
Which layer of the atmosphere is located farthest from Earth's surface?
Thermosphere
Which process is responsible for the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves like visible light and infrared waves?
Radiation
What causes the movement of matter in convection?
Differences in density
In which layer of the atmosphere do nitrogen and oxygen absorb solar radiation, resulting in very high temperatures?
Thermosphere
What is the primary focus of CE2234 Disaster Science Module 1 Introduction?
Describing the layers of the Earth and how they interact
Which component of the Earth is NOT specifically mentioned in the outline?
Mantle
What is a focus area when learning about disasters and hazards in CE2234 Disaster Science Module 1 Introduction?
Understanding forces and forms of energy at play
Which statement best summarizes the objectives of CE2234 Disaster Science Module 1 Introduction?
Understanding how different layers of the Earth interact
What is NOT a key focus of CE2234 Disaster Science Module 1 Introduction?
Major disasters in the U.S.
What type of disasters are specifically mentioned as part of CE2234 Disaster Science Module 1 Introduction?
Volcanic eruptions and landslides
Which layer of the Earth is predominantly made up of a rock called peridotite?
Mantle
Which layer of the Earth is about 2500km thick and solid but still capable of flowing?
Mesosphere
What type of waves do not travel through the Earth's core?
S-waves
Which layer of the Earth is very brittle and easily fractures at low temperatures?
Lithosphere
What is the approximate thickness of the Continental crust?
10-70 km
Which layer of the Earth is primarily made up of Fe (Iron) with some Ni (Nickel)?
Core
What divides the Pacific Ocean into the North Pacific and South Pacific?
Surface currents
Which ocean is the second largest on Earth?
Atlantic Ocean
How is the surface area of the Arctic Ocean compared to the Pacific Ocean?
Much smaller
What is unique about the Arctic Ocean's surface?
It is mostly covered by floating ice
In which direction do surface currents in the North Pacific move?
Clockwise
Why are the depths of the ocean very cold?
Lack of sunlight penetration
What shape best describes the Earth based on the provided text?
Oblate spheroid
Which celestial bodies interact directly with the Earth according to the text?
Sun and Moon
How much is the Earth tilted from a perpendicular line to its orbital plane?
23.5°
Which direction does the Earth rotate, as viewed from the polar north?
Counterclockwise
How long does it take for the Sun to complete one rotation on average?
27 days
What is the average tilt of the Sun's rotation axis from a perpendicular line to Earth's orbital plane?
-7.25°
This quiz covers the introduction to Earth's structure, including the variable thickness and composition of the crust, mantle, and core. It discusses the characteristics of continental and oceanic crust, as well as the materials that make up the mantle and core.
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