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The structure of the earth
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1-Wegener suggested that the boundaries of the continents seemed to fit together. In which case is it most evident?
- ABetween Africa and North America.
- BBetween America and South of Africa.
- CBetween Africa and South America
2Where have fossil organisms, which are identical and lived more than 100 million years ago, been discovered?
- AIn different countries.
- BIn the Atlantic ocean.
- COn different landmasses that today are separated by thousands of kilometers of open ocean.
3What phenomenon transports the geothermal energy from the Earth's core to the surface?
- ACore convection
- BThe mantle
- CConvective flow.
4Why are the materials of the deeper layers of the mantle descending?
- ABecause they are hot and therefore are less dense than the materials that are above them.
- BBecause they are cold and are more dense than the materials above them
- CBecause they are hot and more dense than the materials that have below them.
5 What is the energy that is stored under the earth's surface called?
- AGeothermal gradient
- BGeothermal energy
- CBoth a and b are correct
6 What is the internal substance that is coming out of the volcanoe called?
- ACrystal rocks
- BMagma
- CLava
7What is lava made of?
- ACrystals, bubbles and volcanic glass
- BCrystal rocks and volcanic glass
- CMagma
8What happens in divergent boundaries?
- ANew lithosphere is formed
- BNew asthenosphere is formed
- CLithosphere is neither produced nor destroyed
9What does the flow from the asthenosphere, in a transform boundary, do?
- AIt destroys some lithosphere
- BIt pushes the plates in opposites directions
- CIt destroys some asthenosphere
10Is there a natural magnetic field which goes through the earth?
- ATrue
- BFalse
- CNeither a nor b are correct
11How long does a tectonic plate move in one year?
- A1 - 20 cm
- B2 -40 cm
- C1-18 cm
12The study of seismic waves has revealed that there is an existence of five concentric layers, which order is correct?
- ALithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, outer core, inner core.
- BLithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, inner core, medium core.
- CLithosphere, mesosphere, asthenosphere, medium core, outer core.
13Why do mechanical properties of rocks change with depth?
- ABecause of temperature and heat
- BBecause of temperature and pressure
- CAll of the above are correct
14What type of boundary is non-existent?
- ADivergent boundary
- BTransform fault boundary
- CConvert boundary
15When was San Andreas fault formed?
- A15 Million years ago
- B3O Million years ago
- C5 Million yeas ago
16How many tectonic plates are there in the earth’s lithosphere?
- A15
- B16
- C7
17What is the name of the tectonic plate that surrounds the continent of Africa?
- AAntarctic plate
- BScotia plate
- CAfrican plate
18Which boundary produces volcanoes?
- AContinental-Oceanic
- BOceanic-Oceanic
- CContinental-Continental
19Why does the temperature increase in the sunken plate?
- ABecause of the pressure and friction
- BPressure
- CFriction
20What is the function of the Earth's magnetic field?
- AProtects the Earth from solar wind and cosmic rays.
- BIt orientates you to the magnetic South Pole and the geographic North Pole.
- CProvides movement for the Earth.
21The tectonic plates move slowly. In one year the tectonic plates move between 10 and 24 centimeters. True or False?
- ATrue
- BNo, tectonic plates move quickly, within a year, they move between 10 and 24 centimeters
- CNo. Tectonic plates move slowly, in one year, they move between 1 and 18 centimeters.
22Where is the lithosphere located?
- AAt the top of the Geosphere
- BBetween the Asthenosphere and the mesosphere
- CBetween the Outer Core and the Mesosphere
23How many degrees is the inner core?
- A7000 C
- B5400 C
- C5800 C
24How did we find out about the composition of the geosphere?
- ABy studying data from seismic waves
- BBy gathering information from the past
- CBy analyzing samples obtained from drills
25How many kms do we have to drill to get into the Earth?
- A10-20 km
- B30-50 km
- C75-100 km
26 The earth's magnetic field protects the earth from what?
- ASolar wind and radiation
- BSolar wind and cosmic rays
- CSolar wind, cosmic rays and radiation
27What is the lithosphere?
- AIt is a layer formed by approximately fifteen independent pieces
- BIt is a continuous layer
- CIt is a continuous layer formed by tectonic plates
28Which of the 3 convergent boundaries has a subduction zone?
- AContinental-Continental
- BContinental-Oceanic
- COceanic-Oceanic
29What produces the Continental-Continental when plates become deformed?
- AMountains are formed
- BA chain of volcanic islands are formed
- CMountain systems coasts and volcanoes are formed
30What are volcanoes?
- AAn example of direct methods
- BAn example of indirect methods
- CA type of energy
31What is the energy that is stored under the earth’s surface called?
- AEarthquakes
- BGeothermal energy
- CVolcanic eruptions
32What is the core composed of?
- ANickel
- BNickel and iron
- CIron and magnesium
33What is the deepest and thickest layer in the geosphere?
- A-Core
- B-Crust
- C-Mantle
34What generates the Earth's magnetic field?
- AThe motion of the liquid outer core around the solid inner core
- B-The motion of the solid inner core around the liquid outer core
- CThe motion of the solid inner core
35What is the cause of Convection Movements?
- AThe difference between temperature in the lithosphere and the core
- BThe fact that the lithosphere and the core have the same temperature
- C- None of the above is correct
36What is produced in the Oceanic-Continental Convergent plate?
- Asubduction zon
- Boceanic zone
- Cvolcanic zone
37What are the results of the convergence of two continental margins?
- AThe formation of high mountain ranges
- BOceanic formation
- CConvergent boundaries
38What is the increase in temperature with depth called?
- AGeothermal energy
- BGeothermal gradient
- CNone of the above
39What is one example of the indirect method?
- AVolcanos
- BSeismic waves
- CAll of the above
40What evidence states that the south part of the continent was formed by glaciers?
- AGeological evidence
- BPaleoclimatological evidence
- CPaleontological evidence
41What is also known as the lower mantle?
- AMesosphere
- BInner core
- CLithosphere
42What is the geosphere made of?
- ADifferent layers with the same material.
- BDifferent layers with different material.
- CBoth a and b are correct
43What is the layer of the outer core composed of?
- ALiquid
- BSemiliquid
- CBoth a and b are correct
44What is the crust?
- AThe earth's inner and outer rocky layer
- BThe earth's thickest layer
- CThe only layer in the earth
45How are seismic waves produced?
- Aearthquakes
- Bvolcanic eruptions
- Cwind
46What does the speed of seismic waves depend on?
- AThe properties of the materials they pass through
- BThe velocity
- CThe weather
47What causes convection?
- AThe hot temperature of the lithosphere
- BThe difference in temperatures between the lithosphere and the outer core
- CThe difference in temperatures between the materials in a layer.
48How is the earth’s magnetic field formed?
- AThe motion of the liquid core around the solid inner core
- BThe motion of the liquid outer core aro un the solid inner core
- CThe motion of the liquid outer core inside the solid inner core
49How many times has the earth’s magnetic field changed over the last 4.5 million years?
- A30 times
- B20 times
- C10 times
50What generates the earth’s magnetic field?
- AThe motion of the liquid outer core around the solid inner core
- BThe liquid outer core
- CThe solid inner core
51Which are the types of tectonic plates?
- AHorizontal and vertical
- BHydraulic and horizontal
- CVertical and hydraulic
52How does the material in the lithosphere move?
- AIt flows slowly
- BIt flows quickly
- CThere is no movement and no flow
53How fast do the tectonic plates travel?
- A1cm/year
- B1m/year
- C1cm/month
54In convergent boundaries, what happens to the tectonic plate that is forced under the less dense plate?
- AIt evaporates
- BIt melts
- CIt stays at the same
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- 3º de ESO Biología y Geología Quiz on The structure of the earth, created by HELENA DURBAN BATLLORI on 21/04/2018.
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