Earth's Structure and Landforms: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

Accepted Answer

Core

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Crust

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Mantle

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of seismic wave that travels through the Earth?

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Love wave

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Primary wave

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Secondary wave

Question 3

Which of these processes does NOT shape landforms on Earth's surface?

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Metamorphism

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Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

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Biological weathering

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a layer inside the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 5

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest and lies deepest?

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The core, the innermost layer

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The crust, the outermost layer

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The mantle, between the crust and the core

Question 6

Which landform is created by volcanic eruptions and has a steep-sided, cone-shaped appearance?

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Cinder cone

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Caldera

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Lava dome

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Shield volcano

Question 7

Which layer of the Earth is NOT solid?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 8

Erosion and deposition are two processes that work together to shape the Earth's surface. How do they work together?

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Erosion breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which are then moved by wind or water and deposited in new locations.

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Erosion creates new landforms, while deposition destroys them.

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Erosion and deposition only happen in certain areas of the Earth.

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Erosion and deposition are two completely separate processes that never interact.

Question 9

How can climate change impact the shape of landforms?

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Rising sea levels due to climate change can cause coastal erosion.

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Melting glaciers caused by climate change can alter river systems.

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Climate change can lead to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns, which can shape landforms over time.

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Climate change has no effect on the shape of landforms.

Question 10

Which rock type is the strongest and most resistant to erosion by wind and water, often forming steep cliffs?

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

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Clay

Question 11

Which type of fault is linked to the creation of rift valleys, where a section of the Earth's crust is stretched apart?

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Normal fault

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Reverse fault

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Strike-slip fault

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Thrust fault

Question 12

What causes the large plates of the Earth's crust to shift and move?

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Convection currents

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Gravity

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Solar radiation

Question 13

Which landform is created when wind erodes and collects loose sand in one spot?

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Sand dune

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Mountain

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Canyon

Question 14

Which of the choices below is a natural resource that can be replaced over time?

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Trees

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

Question 15

What is the name of the line around the middle of the Earth that divides it into the Northern and Southern halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 16

Which of the following gases helps to trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 17

Which body of water is the largest and deepest in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 18

Which of these is NOT part of the Earth?

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Wind

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 19

What makes tectonic plates move around?

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Warmth moving inside the Earth

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Gravity

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Electricity

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Magnets

Question 20

Which of these is made when water wears away the land?

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Valley

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Mountain

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Desert

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Volcano

Question 21

What is the largest mountain on Earth?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Denali

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Mount Fuji

Question 22

Which type of rock is made when hot, melted rock cools?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Limestone

Question 23

Which of these breaks rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Metamorphism

Question 24

Which source of energy will never run out?

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Sunlight

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 25

What is the name of the imaginary line that splits Earth into two equal halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

Question 26

What's the name for the process that moves tectonic plates?

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Plate tectonics

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 27

What's a type of tall, rocky landform?

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Mountain

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River

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Desert

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Ocean

Question 28

Which of these doesn't create landforms?

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Growing plants

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Volcanic eruptions

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Earthquakes

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Erosion

Question 29

What's the process where rocks gradually break down?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Metamorphism

Question 30

What is the outermost layer of the Earth where we live?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

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Hydrosphere

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a major landform?

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Forest

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Mountain

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River

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Desert

Question 32

Which part of the Earth is solid and rocky?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 33

What kind of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

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Divergent

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Convergent

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Magnetic

Question 34

What is the name of the deep valley carved by a river?

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Canyon

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Mountain

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Desert

Question 35

What causes deserts to form?

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Lack of rain

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 36

Which type of rock is formed from pieces of other rocks?

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Sedimentary

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Granite

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Limestone

Question 37

What tool is used to measure the strength of earthquakes?

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Seismograph

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 38

What does the Earth's atmosphere provide us with?

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Both of the above

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Oxygen to breathe

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Protection from harmful rays

Question 39

Which layer of the Earth do humans live on?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

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Atmosphere

Question 40

What landform is carved by a river's force over hard rock?

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Canyon

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Mountain

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Desert

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Forest

Question 41

Which of these natural resources can be replaced?

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Trees

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Coal

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Oil

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Gold

Question 42

What force keeps us on the ground?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Buoyancy

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Friction

Question 43

What device measures temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 44

Deserts are known for being:

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Hot and dry

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Cold and wet

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Mild and moderate

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Rainy and humid

Question 45

Which imaginary line separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

Question 46

Which layer of the Earth is found on the very outermost part?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

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Atmosphere

Question 47

What do we call the theory that explains how the Earth's crust moves?

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Plate tectonics

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Continental shift

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Earthquakes

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Volcanoes

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a landform?

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Farm

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Mountain

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Lake

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River

Question 49

What makes mountains form?

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The Earth's crust moving

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Soil getting washed away by water

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Cold water freezing and unfreezing

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Volcanic lava

Question 50

Which of these animals has adapted to live in deserts?

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Camel

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Polar bear

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Penguin

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Lion

Question 51

How do mountains form when tectonic plates move?

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When two plates collide, the Earth's crust is pushed up, forming mountains.

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When two plates move apart, the Earth's crust is pulled apart, forming valleys.

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When two plates slide past each other, the Earth's crust is not affected, so mountains are not formed.

Question 52

What do we call the idea that the Earth's surface moves over time?

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Plate tectonics

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Volcanoes

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Erosion

Question 53

What kind of landform is made from dirt and soil carried by water?

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Delta

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Mountain

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River

Question 54

What is the biggest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

Question 55

What is the process of breaking rocks and dirt into smaller pieces over time?

Accepted Answer

Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 56

What part of the Earth's air has all the living things in it?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

Question 57

Which of these gases can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 58

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into north and south?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth's structure?

Accepted Answer

Hydrosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 60

What happens when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

Accepted Answer

Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Subduction zone

Question 61

Which of these is the tallest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Denali

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a type of river feature?

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Ocean

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Meandering river

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Braided river

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Estuary

Question 63

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by forces of nature like water, ice, and wind?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Subduction

Question 64

Some faults can cause valleys to form. Which type of fault is responsible for creating valleys?

Accepted Answer

Normal Fault

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Reverse Fault

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Strike-slip Fault