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The document is a quiz for MYP 2 Individuals and Societies focused on the layers of the Earth's structure, including questions about the Earth's layers, composition, and properties. It covers topics such as the core, mantle, crust, and tectonic plates, with multiple-choice answers provided for each question. Each question is designed to assess knowledge of Earth's geology and structure.

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Myp 2

The document is a quiz for MYP 2 Individuals and Societies focused on the layers of the Earth's structure, including questions about the Earth's layers, composition, and properties. It covers topics such as the core, mantle, crust, and tectonic plates, with multiple-choice answers provided for each question. Each question is designed to assess knowledge of Earth's geology and structure.

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MYP 2 - Individuals and Societies

Unit: Layers of the Earth's Structure (External and Internal)


Instructions: Select the correct answer for each question. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. How many main layers does the Earth have?


a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

2. Which is the outermost layer of the Earth?


a) Core
b) Mantle
c) Crust
d) Inner Core

3. The Earth's core is mostly composed of:


a) Iron and nickel
b) Silicon and oxygen
c) Water and air
d) Rocks and minerals

4. What is the thickest layer of the Earth?


a) Crust
b) Outer core
c) Mantle
d) Inner core

5. The Earth's crust is divided into:


a) Continents and oceans
b) Tectonic plates
c) Layers of soil
d) Rocks and minerals

6. The lithosphere includes which two layers?


a) Crust and mantle
b) Mantle and core
c) Crust and upper mantle
d) Outer core and inner core

7. What is the primary cause of movement in the Earth's tectonic plates?


a) Earth’s rotation
b) Gravity from the Moon
c) Convection currents in the mantle
d) Magnetic forces in the crust

8. Which layer of the Earth is in a liquid state?


a) Inner core
b) Mantle
c) Outer core
d) Crust

9. The inner core is:


a) Liquid
b) Semi-solid
c) Solid
d) Gaseous

10. What is the asthenosphere?


a) The rigid outer layer of the Earth
b) The upper part of the mantle that is partially molten
c) The dense metallic center of the Earth
d) A layer of water above the crust

11. Which part of the Earth’s structure is responsible for Earth’s magnetic field?
a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer core
d) Inner core

12. What is the composition of the mantle?


a) Molten metal
b) Dense, semi-solid rock
c) Liquid water
d) Gaseous clouds

13. The Earth's crust is thickest under:


a) Oceans
b) Mountains
c) Deserts
d) Rivers
14. What is the Earth's outermost layer mainly composed of?
a) Iron and nickel
b) Rocks and minerals
c) Molten lava
d) Water and ice

15. The boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle is called:
a) Lithosphere
b) Asthenosphere
c) Moho (Mohorovičić discontinuity)
d) Outer core

16. What happens to temperature as you move deeper into the Earth?
a) It decreases
b) It stays the same
c) It increases
d) It first decreases, then increases

17. Why is the inner core solid despite its extremely high temperature?
a) Because it is made of rock
b) Due to extreme pressure
c) Because it is far from the Sun
d) Due to lack of movement

18. The layer of the Earth where magma is found is:


a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer core
d) Inner core

19. The Earth's outer core is important because it:


a) Forms mountains
b) Generates the magnetic field
c) Supports plant growth
d) Causes earthquakes

20. Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?


a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer core
d) Inner core

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