Earth's Structure and Processes: Interactive Quizzes for Year 6 Science

Question 1

Which of these cannot cause an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Weathering

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Movement of tectonic plates

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Volcanic activity

Question 2

Which type of volcanic eruption produces a lot of ash and gas?

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Explosive eruption

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Effusive eruption

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Phreatic eruption

Question 3

How are rocks broken down by wind and water?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Metamorphism

Question 4

Which of these is a fossil fuel?

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Coal

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Wind

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Solar energy

Question 5

Which theory explains how tectonic plates move?

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Theory of Plate Tectonics

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Theory of Continental Drift

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Theory of Seafloor Spreading

Question 6

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

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Hydropower

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a solid layer of the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 8

Which layer of the Earth is extremely hot and molten?

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Core

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Crust

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Mantle

Question 9

What is the cause of the movement of tectonic plates?

Accepted Answer

Convection currents in the Earth's mantle

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Earth's rotation

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Collisions between asteroids and the Earth

Question 10

What instrument measures the strength of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Seismometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

Question 11

What is the process called when molten rock rises to the Earth's surface?

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Volcanism

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Plate tectonics

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Erosion

Question 12

Which is the largest body of water on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 13

Which of the following is a sedimentary rock?

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Limestone

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Granite

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Basalt

Question 14

Which layer of the Earth has the highest temperature and density?

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Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Atmosphere

Question 15

What natural phenomenon is caused by the sudden release of energy within the Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Volcanic eruption

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Tornado

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Lightning

Question 16

When two tectonic plates move apart, which type of plate boundary is formed?

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Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 17

What was the name of the vast landmass that existed millions of years ago?

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Pangea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

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Rodinia

Question 18

Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by explosive eruptions and ash clouds?

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Vulcanian

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Hawaiian

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Strombolian

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Pelean

Question 19

What is the name of the instrument used to record and measure the ground motion caused by earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Seismograph

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

Question 20

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock material?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Volcanic

Question 21

When molten rock, known as magma, flows out onto the Earth's surface, what process occurs?

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Volcanism

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 22

Which scientific theory describes the movement and interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates?

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Plate Tectonics Theory

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Theory of Evolution

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Theory of Relativity

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Theory of Thermodynamics

Question 23

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

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Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Atmosphere

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Mohorovičić boundary

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Gutenberg boundary

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Asthenosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 25

What is the process by which rocks are formed from magma or lava called?

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Igneous processes

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Metamorphic processes

Question 26

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth's center called?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electromagnetism

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Nuclear force

Question 27

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, Core

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Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere

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Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust, Mantle

Question 28

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

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Mantle

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Crust

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Core

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Atmosphere

Question 29

What causes earthquakes and volcanoes?

Accepted Answer

Movement of tectonic plates

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Rotation of the Earth

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Changes in temperature

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Solar flares

Question 30

What is the process called when continents move apart?

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Rift

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Subduction

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Collision

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Transform fault

Question 31

What type of volcano has steep sides and explosive eruptions?

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Stratovolcano

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Shield volcano

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Cinder cone volcano

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Caldera volcano

Question 32

Why are earthquakes and volcanoes often found in the same areas?

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They both occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates.

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They both originate from the same type of rock.

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They both release a lot of heat.

Question 33

How do plate tectonics contribute to the formation of mountains?

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When tectonic plates collide, one plate may slide beneath the other, causing the crust to fold and uplift, forming mountains.

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Plate tectonics only influence the formation of volcanoes, not mountains.

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When tectonic plates move apart, magma rises to the surface and forms mountains.

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Plate tectonics have no influence on the formation of mountains.

Question 34

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest and densest?

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Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Atmosphere

Question 35

Which process involves the melting of rocks below the Earth's surface, and their movement towards the surface through eruptions?

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Volcanism

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Erosion

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Compaction

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Weathering

Question 36

When two tectonic plates move away from each other, which type of plate boundary is formed?

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Divergent

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Convergent

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Subduction

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Transform

Question 37

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Movement of tectonic plates

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Erosion

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Weather changes

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Volcanic activity

Question 38

What is the name given to the boundary that separates the Earth's crust from the mantle?

Accepted Answer

Mohorovičić discontinuity

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Asthenosphere

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Crust-mantle boundary

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Gutenberg discontinuity

Question 39

Which of the following sources of energy can be replenished naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Petroleum

Question 40

What was the name of the ancient supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

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Pangea

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Gondwana

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Rodinia

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Laurasia

Question 41

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest, making up only about 1% of the Earth's radius?

Accepted Answer

Crust

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Inner Core

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Mantle

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Outer Core

Question 42

What drives the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

Accepted Answer

Convection currents in the mantle

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Gravitational pull of the Moon

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Ocean currents

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Rotation of the Earth

Question 43

Which instrument is used to record and measure the intensity of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Seismograph

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 44

What type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock

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Metamorphic rock

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Sedimentary rock

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Mineral rock

Question 45

How do fossils help scientists understand the Earth's history?

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They provide evidence of how life on Earth has changed over time.

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They can tell us the exact age of the Earth.

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They prove that dinosaurs never existed.

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They indicate the future of life on Earth.