14 Questions
What is the source of heat that comes from outside the Earth?
Sun
Which geological process is located below the surface of the Earth?
Magma generation
What is the significance of Earth's internal heat?
Generates magma
What is the process of the production of internal heat of Earth?
Magma generation
What is an example of an exogenic process?
Weathering
Which type of heat originates from within the earth?
Endogenic heat
Where does the mantle lie?
Below the crust
What is the composition of oceanic crust mainly?
Basalt
Which part of the Earth is mainly composed of granite?
Continental crust
What is the rate of increasing temperature with respect to increasing depth in Earth’s interior called?
Geothermal Gradient
Where does the inner core lie?
At the center of the earth
What is the source of primordial heat of the planet mainly attributed to?
Dissipation in a planet during its first few million years
What does the outer core primarily consist of?
Nickel, iron, and molten rock
What is the main difference between oceanic crust and continental crust?
All of the above
Learn about the factors contributing to the Earth's internal heat, recognize the sources and significance of this heat, and understand the process of its production. This quiz is prepared by Maria Fatima O. Baña and is part of the Earth Science curriculum.
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