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CBA Practice 1
Test Description: 3rd CBA Practice
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is the correct order (starting with the hottest) of Earth's layers?
A
mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
B
outer core, inner core, crust, mantle
C
inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
D
crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
2) The layer of Earth that is the solid outermost portion and is part of the mantle and crust is called _______.
A
lithosphere
B
outer core
C
inner core
D
asthenosphere
3) When compared to the other layers of Earth, which layer has the lowest density?
A
crust
B
mantle
C
inner core
D
outer core
4) The continental crust floats on top of the mantle because the crust is
A
separated from the mantle by a layer of water
B
made of liquid material
C
made up of oxygen which is a light element
D
less dense than the mantle
5) Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?
A
outer core
B
crust
C
mantle
D
inner core
6) What best describes the mantle of Earth?
A
the smallest layer that is made up of molten rock
B
a solid layer made of iron and nickel
C
the largest layer between the crust and outer core
D
a thin layer that is located on the surface
7) What has to happen first for sedimentary rock to form?
A
a landslide
B
exposure to heat or pressure
C
pieces of rock need to be pressed into layers
D
a volcanic eruption
8) The shapes and landforms of the earth’s crust can be explained by the movement of the tectonic plates. Which of the following best explains how mountains are created?
A
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the mantle to push upward.
B
Tectonic plates collide at convergent boundaries causing the crust to push upward.
C
Tectonic plates slide past each other at transform boundaries causing the crust to push upward.
D
Tectonic plates collide at divergent boundaries causing the crust to push upward.
9) Which event most likely takes place as the result of crustal movement along transform boundaries?
A
volcanic activity
B
earthquakes
C
trenches
D
mountain building
10) Which geologic process most likely caused the formation of the Mount St. Helens Volcano?
A
converging boundaries
B
rift zones
C
diverging boundaries
D
transform faults
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