Earth's Layers and Ecosystems Quiz
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How do the Earth's layers directly influence ecosystems and biodiversity?

  • By unveiling the mysteries of the planet
  • By structuring habitats and determining resource availability (correct)
  • By providing insights into the planet's history
  • By impacting technological advancements
  • What do ongoing research and exploration efforts aim to uncover?

  • The composition of distant planets
  • The mysteries of the Earth's hidden layers (correct)
  • The history of human civilization
  • The secrets of deep space
  • Why is unveiling the Earth's hidden layers considered a continuous journey?

  • To discover new technologies
  • To impress other planets
  • To solve global warming
  • To contribute to environmental stewardship (correct)
  • What benefits do we gain by exploring the Earth's layers according to the passage?

    <p>Scientific advancements and environmental stewardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do advancements in technology impact the exploration of the Earth's layers?

    <p>They make exploration easier and more convenient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the outer core?

    <p>Molten iron and nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What generates Earth's magnetic field?

    <p>Movement in the outer core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the inner core remain solid despite intense pressure?

    <p>Due to high temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate thickness of the outer core?

    <p>1,400 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following geological processes contributes to the formation of mountains?

    <p>Plate tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the Earth's layers impact life?

    <p>Profoundly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Earth's thinnest layer?

    <p>Oceanic crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid rock that can flow over long periods of time?

    <p>Mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the movement of tectonic plates on the Earth's surface?

    <p>Convection currents in the mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how thick is the Earth's mantle on average?

    <p>1,800 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth is located between the crust and the core?

    <p>Mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of geological events result from the constant interaction of tectonic plates?

    <p>Volcanic eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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