Earth Science and Systems Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on Earth's atmosphere, rocks, oceans, and geological processes. How well do you know Earth's systems?

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?

Exosphere

Mesosphere

Troposphere

Stratosphere

What is the primary gas that makes up Earth's atmosphere?

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Nitrogen

Argon

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

Sandstone

Limestone

Marble

Shale

What is the main driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?

Wind

Magnetism

Heat from the Earth's interior

Gravitational pull

What is the term for the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Sublimation

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of solid iron and nickel?

Mantle

Outer Core

Inner Core

Crust

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller particles due to weathering?

Erosion

Deposition

Abrasion

Disintegration

Which ocean is the largest by surface area?

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Southern Ocean

Pacific Ocean

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for Earth's warming?

Carbon Dioxide

Methane

Nitrous Oxide

Water Vapor

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Which geological era is known as the 'Age of Dinosaurs'?

Paleozoic Era

Mesozoic Era

Cenozoic Era

Precambrian Era

#11

What is the Richter scale used to measure?

Temperature

Earthquake Magnitude

Wind Speed

Atmospheric Pressure

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What is the primary cause of ocean tides on Earth?

Wind

Moon's gravitational pull

Sun's gravitational pull

Earth's rotation