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Solid Earth #1
Test Description: Final Exam Review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What does a seismograph record?
A
the speed of seismic waves
B
the ground movements caused by seismic waves
C
the location of the epicenter
D
the Mercalli scale rating for an earthquake
2) The Earth's inner core and outer core is made of
A
iron and nickel
B
oxygen and silicon
C
copper and nickel
D
iron and silicon
3) The risk of earthquakes is high along the Pacific coast of the United States because
A
serious earthquakes are rare east of the Rockies
B
there have been no earthquakes there lately
C
that is where the Pacific and North American plates meet along the San Andreas Fault
D
satelliteshave detected increasing elevation of the ground surface
4) The layer that makes up most of the Earth's mass and volume is the
A
crust
B
mantle
C
magma
D
core
5) If you are inside during an earthquake,
A
call 911
B
lie down in an open area
C
get outside as quickly as possible
D
stand in a doorway or crouch under a desk
6) What is the correct order starting at the surface of Earth's layers?
A
mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
B
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
C
crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
D
outer core, inner core, crust, mantle
7) What type of seismic wave can travel through liquids?
A
Primary Waves (P Waves)
B
Secondary Waves (S Waves)
8) What is the order in which seismic waves are recorded by a seismometer?
A
P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave
B
S Wave, Surface Wave, P Wave
C
Surface Wave, P Wave, S Wave
D
S Waves, P Waves, Surface Wave
9) Most earthquakes and volcanoes form along
A
islands in the Pacific Ocean
B
North American mountain range
C
the boundaries of Earth's plates
D
the coast of Antartica
10) What is the commonly accepted age of Earth?
A
4.6 million years ago
B
4.6 billion years ago
C
46 billion years ago
D
46 million years ago
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