sci quiz 3

Question 1

Tectonic means ____

Answer 1

To build

Refers to processes related to the movement of the Earth’s lithosphere.

Question 2

True or False? The mantle can also be known to be gooey.

Answer 2

True

The mantle’s semi-solid state allows for tectonic movement.

Question 3

The yolk of an egg acts like the ____ inside the Earth’s core.

Answer 3

Liquid

Represents the molten outer core of the Earth.

Question 4

The crust of the Earth acts like an egg’s ____.

Answer 4

Shell

The crust provides a rigid outer layer similar to an eggshell.

Question 5

What is found under the Earth’s crust?

Answer 5

Mantle or Volcanoes

The mantle is the layer beneath the crust, while volcanoes can occur at crustal boundaries.

Question 6

What object do you think would be used to represent the Earth’s crust?

Answer 6

Bread

Bread can symbolize the crust due to its solid outer layer.

Question 7

True or False? All living things are found above the Earth’s crust.

Answer 7

True

All known life exists on the surface layer of the Earth.

Question 8

The crust is solid like a ____.

Answer 8

Iron

Iron represents the strength and solidity of the Earth’s crust.

Question 9

True or False? You cannot drill all the way through the Earth’s crust.

Answer 9

True

Current technology does not allow for drilling through the entire crust.

Question 10

True or False? Earth is surrounded by ocean water.

Answer 10

True

The majority of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans.