9 Questions
What is the process that occurs in the mantle that drives plate tectonics?
Convection Currents
What type of volcano is characterized by steep sides and explosive eruptions?
Composite Volcano
What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of organic matter?
Carbonization
What is the process responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?
Convection Currents
What is the difference between a strike-slip fault and a dip-slip fault?
The direction of the movement
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the process that drives plate tectonics?
Convection currents in the mantle
What type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
Igneous rock
What type of fault is characterized by rocks on either side of the fault moving horizontally past each other?
Strike-slip fault
Test your knowledge of the Earth's structure with our quiz! From the geosphere to the compositional parts of the Earth, we cover it all. You'll learn about the crust, mantle, and core, as well as the different types of crust and their compositions. Plus, we'll dive into the mechanical parts of the Earth, like the lithosphere and asthenosphere. See how much you know about our planet's inner workings with this quiz!
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