The Earth's structure - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary composition of Earth's atmosphere?
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Nitrogen and Oxygen
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Hydrogen and Helium
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Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen
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Water Vapor and Methane
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Which sphere of the Earth contains all living organisms?
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The Earth's mantle is known for its:
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Rapid movement
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Solid composition
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Presence of oceans
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Abundance of living organisms
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Which type of rock forms beneath the Earth's surface and cools slowly?
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Igneous (Extrusive)
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Igneous (Intrusive)
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What is the primary process responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?
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Solidification of magma
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Accumulation and compaction of sediments
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High-pressure alteration
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What is the primary characteristic of an extrusive igneous rock?
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Large crystals
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Formation beneath the Earth's surface
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Rapid cooling
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Glassy texture
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Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rocks under high pressure and temperature?
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What texture is typical of foliated metamorphic rocks?
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Coarse-grained
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Smooth and rounded
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Layered or banded
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What is the primary role of the Earth's atmosphere in relation to solar radiation?
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Absorbing harmful radiation
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Blocking all radiation
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Reflecting radiation back into space
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Generating heat
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Which sphere of the Earth includes all water bodies, such as oceans and rivers?
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