Group A Group B

A) Plate boundaries 1. is the machine that records the vibration that

earthquake produce.
B) Seismologists 2. Where most earthquakes occur

C) Seismograph 3. The study of earthquakes.

D) Seismology 4. is scientist that study earthquake.

E) Outer Core 5. The layer beneath the lithosphere where plates

move
F) Asthenosphere 6. The liquid layer of the core

G) Mantle 7. the outermost layer of the Earth

H) the crust 8. the thickest layer of the Earth.

A.…………… B………….. C. ………….. D. ………… E. ………….

F. ………… G. …………… H ……………………
 Answer the following questions

1. What are the two types of crust?

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2. What is one key difference between the outer core and inner core?

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3. How does the density of oceanic crust compare to continental

crust?

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4. Which layer extends from the base of the mantle to the center of
the Earth?

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5. What percentage of Earth’s mass does the core account for?

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Write (√) or (X)

1. Photosynthesis is a process that occurs in the biosphere. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
2. The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth. (___)

Correction: ____________________________
3. The geosphere consists only of soil and rocks found on the Earth's surface.

(___)

Correction: ____________________________

4. The Earth's crust is the thickest layer of the Earth. (___)

Correction: ____________________________
5. Seismic waves travel faster in liquids. (___)

Correction: ____________________________

6. Plate movement causes mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes. (___)

Correction: ____________________________

7. Vibrations from an earthquake are called seismic waves. (___)

Correction: ____________________________
8. Plate movement causes mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
9. Energy released during earthquakes is absorbed by the atmosphere. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
10. Seismologists are machines that record seismic waves. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
11. Earthquakes release energy stored in rock deformation. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
12. The speed of seismic waves depends on the composition of materials. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
13. The Inner Core is made of liquid iron and nickel. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
14. The Lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
15. The Outer Core is solid and surrounds the Inner Core. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
16. The Asthenosphere is located above the Lithosphere. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
17. The Mesosphere extends from the outer core to the bottom of the lithosphere. (___)
Correction: ____________________________
18. Tectonic plates float on the solid lower mantle. (___)
Correction: ____________________________

19. The outer core is solid. (___)

Correction: ____________________________
20. The crust is divided into oceanic and continental types. (___)
Correction: ____________________________

Correct the underline words

1. Earth is divided into three spheres.

2. The mantle has less magnesium than the crust.

3. The Earth's core makes up approximately one-third of the

Earth's mass

4. Earthquakes can only occur at convergent boundaries.

5. “geosphere” covers 71% of the Earth’s surface.

6. The Earth's crust is the thickest layer of the Earth.

 7. The outer core is a solid layer.

8. The outermost physical layer is the Mantle

9. The asthenosphere is divided into tectonic plates.

10. The Asthenosphere is located above the Lithosphere.

Choose the Correct Answer

1) Which crust is denser?

A. Continental
B. Oceanic
C. Both are equal
D. None

2) Tectonic plates are part of Earth’s:

a. Lithosphere
b. Mantle
c. Inner Core
d. Asthenosphere

3) Vibrations during an earthquake are caused by:

a. Plate erosion
b. Energy release from rock deformation
c. Lightning strikes
 d. Ocean waves

4) Earthquake vibrations that travel through Earth's layers are called:

a. Plate waves
b. Seismic waves
c. Thermal waves
d. Erosion waves

5) Earthquake vibrations that travel through Earth's layers are called:

a. Plate waves

b. Seismic waves

c. Thermal waves

d. Erosion waves

6) What is the study of earthquakes called?

a. Geology

b. Seismology

c. Oceanography

d. Plate tectonics

7) Which of the following gases is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

A) Oxygen
 B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Argon

8) Which of the following is NOT a component of the biosphere?

A) Plants
B) Animals
C) Water
D) Microorganisms

9) What produces seismic waves?

a. Wind

b. Earthquake vibrations

c. Plate folding

d. Volcano eruptions

10) Invisible gases and water vapor make up the

A) Geosphere
B) Hydrosphere
C) Biosphere
D) Atmosphere

11) Where do most earthquakes occur?

 a. Deep in Earth’s mantle

b. In the asthenosphere

c. At plate boundaries

d. In the mesosphere

12) Which of the following elements is NOT found in the crust?

A) Silicon
B) Aluminum
C) Nickel
D) Calcium

13) What is the primary composition of the core?

A. Oxygen

B. Silicon

C. Iron

D. Magnesium

14) Which of the following elements is NOT found in the crust?

A. Silicon

B. Aluminum

C. Nickel

D. Calcium
15) Which layer lies directly below the crust?

A. Inner Core

B. Outer Core

C. Mantle

D. Lithosphere

16) What percentage of Earth's mass does the crust account for?

A. 1%

B. 10%

C. 33%

D. 67%

17) Which layer is liquid?

A. Inner Core

B. Outer Core

C. Mantle

D. Crust

14) What is the lower mantle layer below the Asthenosphere called?

a. Lithosphere

b. Mesosphere

c. Outer Core

d. Inner Core

18) What are the layers at Earth’s center called?

a. Outer core and inner core

b. Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

 c. Asthenosphere and Mesosphere

d. Mesosphere and Outer Core

19) What is the outer core made of?

a. Liquid iron and nickel

b. Solid iron and nickel

c. Solid iron and aluminum

d. Liquid iron and aluminum

20) What is the inner core made of?

a. Liquid iron and nickel

b. Solid iron and nickel

c. Liquid aluminum and magnesium

d. Solid aluminum and magnesium

Identify each boundary type based on the description.

A) The Plate boundaries type that collide together

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B) The plate boundaries type that slide past each other
…………………………..
C) The Plate boundary type that get separated away from each
other ………………………………
 Compare

Outer core Inner core

Position

Chemical

Physical
Properties

Continental Crust Oceanic Crust

Density

Thickness

Chemical
Sort these into Earth’s four spheres

Earth sphere

Clouds

Mountains

Rivers

Animals

Categorize these layers as "Physical" or "chemical":

• Lithosphere …………………………..
• Mantle ………………………………

Fill in the blanks

When an earthquake happens, it creates vibrations called

seismic waves. These waves move through Earth’s layers at

different ………………………. A seismic wave travels faster

through a …………………….. than a …………………

The ……………… of a material affects how fast the waves

move. Scientists learn about the ……………………. and

……………………. of Earth’s layers by studying how seismic

waves travel through them.

a) Match A, B and C
A B C

A. Solid, very dense, composed of iron and A. Central core, solid and dense
1. Crust
nickel

B. Thin, solid, outermost layer, mainly silicates

2. Mantle B. Beneath the mantle, liquid state

3. Outer C. Thick, solid but capable of flow, convection C. The Earth's surface layer
Core currents

4. Inner D. Between the crust and outer

D. Liquid layer, primarily iron and nickel core
Core

1. (……)(……) 2. (……)(……..) 3. (……)(…….) 4. (……)(………)