SPHERES & LAYERS
The Earth has got 4 spheres. Can you name them?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere
TRUE of FALSE
The movement of the tectonic plates causes the formation of the landforms, like mountains.
TRUE
What is the difference between magma and lava?
A) There is no difference
B) Magma is underground and lava is outside the volcano
C) Lava is colder than magma
D) Magma is gas and lava is solid
B) Magma is underground and lava is outside the volcano
The erosion is the _______ __________________ of landforms and ______________.
The erosion is the slow destruction of landforms and soil.
Which of these options is a destructive effect of an earthquake?
A) Mountain formation
B) Building destruction
C) New beaches forming
D) Forest growth
B) Building destruction
It is the solid part of the Earth, including the ground and the layers below the surface. It is the ...
GEOSPHERE
What is the world´s highest mountain?
Mount Everest
TRUE of FALSE
The volcanic cone is the opening that allows magma to rise to the surface.
The volcanic cone is the accumulation of lava and ash around the volcano.
Name 2 things that causes erosion.
Wind and water.
Which of the following options is a constructive effect of a volcanic eruption?
A) City destruction
B) Formation of new islands
C) Strong earthquakes
D) Mountain collapse
B) Formation of new islands
Which spheres are involved when a volcano erupts?
Geosphere, Atmosphere and Biosphere.
TRUE of FALSE
The tectonic plates float on the crust.
FALSE
The tectonic plates float on the semi-liquid mantle.
What is the name of the famous line around the Pacific Ocean where there are many volcanoes?
"The Ring of Fire"
TRUE of FALSE
Cliffs and bays are examples of landforms created by the movement of the sea.
TRUE
Are Landslides an example of constructive or destructive effect of the earthquakes?
Destructive
TRUE or FALSE
The Earth’s mantle is made of solid rock that can move slowly.
TRUE
Name the 3 ways that tectonic plates can move.
They are moving away, moving towards and moving past.
What is a "dormant" volcano?
A volcano that could erupt again.
What can wind do to rocks?
A) Melt them
B) Dissolve them
C) Wear them down and move sand and dust
D) Cool them
C) Wear them down and move sand and dust
Name 2 destructive effects of volcanoes.
Loss of life and properties.
Environmental damage.
Air pollution.
Climate change.
Which layer has got a liquid and solid part?
The CORE (Inner and Outer)
Name 3 tectonic plates.
Eurasian plate
Pacific plate
African plate
North American plate
Nazca plate
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What´s the name of the most important volcano in Spain and when was its last eruption?
It is Teide
Its last eruption was in 1909
Which of the following sentences how erosion is real?
A) Erosion only breaks rocks into smaller pieces, but doesn’t move them.
B) Erosion moves soil and rocks from one place to another, shaping valleys and coasts.
C) Erosion happens only during earthquakes.
B) Erosion moves soil and rocks from one place to another, shaping valleys and coasts.
Name 3 constructive effets of volcanoes.
Fertile soil.
New land formation.
Mineral resources.
Tourism.