1) Which of these best describes the relationship between the inner core, outer core, mantle, crust, asthenosphere, and lithosphere? a) The coolest layers are farthest from the core. b) The least dense layers are closest to the core. c) The layers with the highest concentration of metals are closest to the crust. d) The layers that remain in a molten state are closest to the crust. 2) To learn about the temperature of the mantle, which is a scientist MOST likely to study? a) characteristics of the ocean floor b) volcanoes c) the fossil record d) the movement of tectonic plates 3) Which process is necessary for the formation of igneous rocks? a) Deposition b) Erosion c) Solidification d) Compaction 4) Which scientist's discovery led to the theory of plate tectonics? a) Albert Einstein b) Alfred Wegener c) Isaac Newton d) Edwin Hubble 5) What are the three types of rocks? a) hard, soft, clay-like b) igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary c) texture, mineral, chemicals d) grey, black, layered 6) Which tectonic plate is located at the center of the ring of fire? a) African b) North American c) Eurasian d) Pacific 7) In which major tectonic plate would you find Moscow, Russia? a) African b) South American c) Eurasian d) Indo-Australian 8) An unknown rock sample, X, formed from weathering, erosion, and compaction. Unknown rock sample, X, is — a) a sedimentary rock. b) a metamorphic rock. c) an igneous rock. d) an extrusive rock. 9) Just before an eruption of a volcano occurs, the magma is found in which layer of the earth? a) inner core b) outer core c) mantle d) crust

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