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Earth's Structure and Composition

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge on the structure and composition of Earth. It covers topics such as the Earth's layers, the composition of these layers, and the processes that shape them.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

  1. Crust

  2. Mantle

  3. Outer Core

  4. Inner Core


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The inner core is the hottest layer of the Earth, with temperatures reaching up to 5,700 °C (10,232 °F).

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

  1. Iron

  2. Nickel

  3. Oxygen

  4. Silicon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Earth's crust is primarily composed of silicon, which makes up about 28% of its mass.

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

  1. Crust

  2. Mantle

  3. Outer Core

  4. Inner Core


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mantle is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates due to convection currents.

What is the name of the boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle?

  1. Mohorovičić Discontinuity

  2. Gutenberg Discontinuity

  3. Lehmann Discontinuity

  4. Wiechert-Gutenberg Discontinuity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mohorovičić Discontinuity, also known as the Moho, is the boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle.

What is the composition of the Earth's outer core?

  1. Iron

  2. Nickel

  3. Oxygen

  4. Silicon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Earth's outer core is primarily composed of iron, with a small amount of nickel.

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

  1. Crust

  2. Mantle

  3. Outer Core

  4. Inner Core


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth, extending from the crust to the outer core.

What is the name of the boundary between the Earth's outer core and inner core?

  1. Mohorovičić Discontinuity

  2. Gutenberg Discontinuity

  3. Lehmann Discontinuity

  4. Wiechert-Gutenberg Discontinuity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lehmann Discontinuity is the boundary between the Earth's outer core and inner core.

What is the primary composition of the Earth's inner core?

  1. Iron

  2. Nickel

  3. Oxygen

  4. Silicon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Earth's inner core is primarily composed of iron, with a small amount of nickel.

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field?

  1. Crust

  2. Mantle

  3. Outer Core

  4. Inner Core


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core.

What is the name of the boundary between the Earth's inner core and mantle?

  1. Mohorovičić Discontinuity

  2. Gutenberg Discontinuity

  3. Lehmann Discontinuity

  4. Wiechert-Gutenberg Discontinuity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gutenberg Discontinuity is the boundary between the Earth's inner core and mantle.

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's crust?

  1. 10-30 km

  2. 100-200 km

  3. 1,000-2,000 km

  4. 5,000-6,000 km


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Earth's crust is relatively thin, with an average thickness of 10-30 km.

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's mantle?

  1. 10-30 km

  2. 100-200 km

  3. 1,000-2,000 km

  4. 5,000-6,000 km


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Earth's mantle is approximately 2,900 km thick.

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's outer core?

  1. 10-30 km

  2. 100-200 km

  3. 1,000-2,000 km

  4. 5,000-6,000 km


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Earth's outer core is approximately 2,200 km thick.

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's inner core?

  1. 10-30 km

  2. 100-200 km

  3. 1,000-2,000 km

  4. 5,000-6,000 km


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Earth's inner core is approximately 1,220 km thick.

What is the process by which tectonic plates move?

  1. Convection

  2. Radiation

  3. Conduction

  4. Subduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the Earth's mantle.

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