Earth and Space Revision Quiz

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What is the name of the theory that explains how the continents have moved over millions of years?

Plate Tectonics (correct)
Subduction
Continental Drift
Seafloor Spreading

What type of seismic wave travels the fastest through the Earth?

Surface waves
P-waves (correct)
S-waves
Seismic waves

Which layer of the Earth is described as 'plastic' or semi-solid?

Mantle (correct)
Crust
Inner core
Outer core

What is the approximate time period in millions of years that the supercontinent Pangea existed?

<p>300 million years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

<p>The movement of tectonic plates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Continental drift theory

The theory that explains how continents move over millions of years.

Fastest seismic wave

P-waves travel fastest through the Earth.

Plastic Earth layer

The mantle is a semi-solid, plastic layer.

Pangea's approximate lifespan

Pangea existed for approximately 200 million years.

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Earthquake cause

Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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Study Notes

Earth and Space Revision - Multiple Choice Questions

Continental Drift: Explains how continents have moved over millions of years.
Approximate Pangea Existence: 200 million years
Fastest Seismic Wave: P-waves are the fastest seismic waves to travel through Earth.
Primary Cause of Earthquakes: Movement of tectonic plates.
Earth's Semi-Solid Layer: The mantle is described as a semi-solid or plastic layer.
Relationship Between Depth and Temperature: Temperature increases as depth increases in the Earth's mantle.

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Description

Test your knowledge on Earth's structures and dynamics in this multiple-choice quiz. Explore topics like continental drift, seismic waves, and the relationship between depth and temperature in the Earth's mantle. Perfect for students revising key concepts in geology.