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The structure of the Earth – Quiz

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Structure of the Earth HIA Science quiz: free practice for HIA International. Work through this Structure of the Earth HIA Science quiz and get instant feedback on every answer. If you get stuck, review the 6.3 The structure of the Earth – Notes lesson. More practice: HIA International — all units. Syllabus: Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.

  • Questions count: 50
  • Passing grade: A-
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1.
Which statement correctly describes outer core?
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
rock changed by heat and pressure
2.
Which statement correctly describes tectonic plate?
the solid centre of the Earth, made mainly of iron and nickel
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into
the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly
3.
Which statement correctly describes igneous rock?
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
the solid centre of the Earth, made mainly of iron and nickel
4.
Which practical work belongs to Structure Of The Earth?
Use particle models and demonstrations to compare sound through different media
Model echoes and apply reflection ideas to echolocation and room acoustics
Relate plate-boundary movement to earthquakes, subduction, volcanoes and fold mountains
Interpret cross-sections and use matching evidence such as fossils, rocks and coastline patterns
5.
Which statement correctly describes inner core?
one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into
the solid centre of the Earth, made mainly of iron and nickel
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
6.
Which statement correctly describes crust?
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
the thin, solid, rocky outer layer of the Earth
the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly
7.
Which statement correctly describes mantle?
rock changed by heat and pressure
the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
8.
Which statement best expresses the lesson objective about Structure of the Earth?
Describe a model of Earth’s internal structure
The terms continental and core are always interchangeable
Evidence is unnecessary when studying Structure of the Earth
Every model is an exact copy of reality
9.
Which term is described as: the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle?
outer core
crust
inner core
mantle
10.
Which term is described as: the solid centre of the Earth, made mainly of iron and nickel?
crust
sedimentary rock
inner core
tectonic plate
11.
Which term is described as: rock changed by heat and pressure?
igneous rock
inner core
metamorphic rock
mantle
12.
Match the term to its correct meaning: tectonic plate
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
13.
Match the term to its correct meaning: sedimentary rock
one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into
the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
the thin, solid, rocky outer layer of the Earth
14.
Which term is described as: the thin, solid, rocky outer layer of the Earth?
crust
outer core
mantle
metamorphic rock
15.
Which term is described as: one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into?
crust
tectonic plate
inner core
mantle
16.
Match the term to its correct meaning: inner core
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
rock changed by heat and pressure
the thin, solid, rocky outer layer of the Earth
the solid centre of the Earth, made mainly of iron and nickel
17.
Match the term to its correct meaning: igneous rock
the thin, solid, rocky outer layer of the Earth
the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
18.
Match the term to its correct meaning: outer core
one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies
19.
Which term is described as: rock formed when molten rock cools and solidifies?
sedimentary rock
crust
igneous rock
inner core
20.
Match the term to its correct meaning: mantle
one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into
the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly
the liquid layer of iron and nickel below the mantle
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
21.
Match the term to its correct meaning: metamorphic rock
rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together
the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly
one of the large pieces the Earth's crust is broken into
rock changed by heat and pressure
22.
Which term is described as: rock formed from layers of sediment squashed together?
outer core
sedimentary rock
inner core
tectonic plate
23.
Which term is described as: the thick layer below the crust made of hot rock that can flow slowly?
mantle
igneous rock
sedimentary rock
metamorphic rock
24.
The layer below the crust made of hot flowing rock is the _____.
crust
atmosphere
mantle
inner core
25.
The large pieces the crust is broken into are called tectonic _____.
layers
faults
blocks
plates
26.
The _____ core is liquid.
inner
lower
upper
outer
27.
Rock formed when molten rock cools is _____ rock.
fossil
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
28.
The core is made mainly of iron and _____.
silicon
copper
nickel
carbon
29.
The thin solid outer layer of the Earth is the _____.
core
plate
mantle
crust
30.
The Earth's layers from the outside in are crust, mantle, outer core, inner core. - True or false?
True
False
31.
Igneous rock forms from layers of sediment. - True or false?
True
False
32.
The core is made mainly of sand and clay. - True or false?
True
False
33.
The mantle is made of liquid water. - True or false?
True
False
34.
The crust is a single unbroken shell. - True or false?
True
False
35.
Sedimentary rock forms from layers of sediment squashed together. - True or false?
True
False
36.
Igneous rock forms when molten rock cools and solidifies. - True or false?
True
False
37.
Metamorphic rock is formed by heat and pressure acting on existing rock. - True or false?
True
False
38.
Sedimentary rock forms directly from cooling lava. - True or false?
True
False
39.
The temperature increases as you go deeper into the Earth. - True or false?
True
False
40.
The mantle is made of hot rock that can flow very slowly. - True or false?
True
False
41.
The Earth's layers from the outside in are core, mantle, crust, atmosphere. - True or false?
True
False
42.
The outer core is liquid. - True or false?
True
False
43.
Metamorphic rock is formed only from cooling magma. - True or false?
True
False
44.
The crust is the thickest layer of the Earth. - True or false?
True
False
45.
The inner core is solid even though it is extremely hot. - True or false?
True
False
46.
The crust is broken into large pieces called tectonic plates. - True or false?
True
False
47.
The outer core is solid. - True or false?
True
False
48.
The inner core is a gas because it is so hot. - True or false?
True
False
49.
The temperature decreases as you go deeper into the Earth. - True or false?
True
False
50.
The core is made mainly of iron and nickel. - True or false?
True
False
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Part of Unit 6: Sound, the Earth and eclipses — see every lesson and quiz in this unit.
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