Earth Materials and Their Composition Quiz

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What is the primary component of rock?

  • Gases
  • Water
  • Minerals (correct)
  • Soil

What is the main difference between erosion and weathering?

  • Erosion involves movement of materials, while weathering involves breakage of rocks. (correct)
  • Erosion and weathering both involve the breakdown of rocks.
  • Erosion is the breakage of rocks, while weathering is the movement of materials.
  • Erosion is caused by weathering.

What is the role of soil in plant growth?

  • Soil provides sunlight for plant growth.
  • Soil provides water and minerals for plant growth. (correct)
  • Soil provides only water for plant growth.
  • Soil provides support for the plants.

What are the different layers of the Earth called?

<p>Crust, mantle, core (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the temperature change as you move from the crust to the core?

<p>It rises to almost 5000°C at the core (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between erosion and weathering?

<p>Erosion involves the movement of materials, while weathering is the breakage of bedrock and larger rocks into smaller rocks and soil materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of soil?

<p>Soil is formed from weathered rock and plant remains, and it contains many living organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Earth materials that plants generally require for growth?

<p>Plants get water and minerals from soil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature at the Earth's core compared to the crust?

<p>The temperature rises to almost 5000°C at the core, while the crust is solid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of Earth materials?

<p>Rocks, soils, water, and gases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Composition of Rock

  • The primary component of rock is minerals

Erosion and Weathering

  • The main difference between erosion and weathering is that weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles, while erosion is the transportation of those particles away from their source

Soil and Plant Growth

  • Soil plays a crucial role in plant growth as it provides water, nutrients, and support
  • Plants generally require water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and minerals from the soil to grow

Layers of the Earth

  • The Earth is composed of four distinct layers: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core

Temperature of the Earth

  • As you move from the crust to the core, the temperature increases, with the core being the hottest part of the Earth
  • The temperature at the Earth's core is approximately 5,000 to 6,000 degrees Celsius, compared to the crust which is around 10 to 20 degrees Celsius

Earth Materials

  • Soil is composed of minerals, water, air, and organic matter
  • The components of Earth materials include rocks, minerals, soil, and water

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