MB Chpt 1 Quiz 1

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1 point

The crust floats on the outer core.

True

False

1 point

The oceanic crust is much thicker than the continental crust.

True

False

1 point

The four large ocean basins of the world in order of increasing size are

Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic

Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian

Arctic, Indian, Atlantic, Pacific

Arctic, Southern, Pacific, Atlantic

1 point

Oceans cover at least 85% of the earth.

True

False

1 point

The layer of the earth that scientists believe causes the earth's magnetic field is the

inner core

crust

outer core

mantle

1 point

The layers of the earth from outside to inside are

inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

crust, mantle, core, spindle

1 point

The inner core, made of iron and nickel, is believed to be solid and under intense pressure.

True

False

1 point

Oceanic crust floats lower than continental crust because it is made of dense basalt.

True

False

1 point

Which layer of the earth is plastic/viscous having properties of both solid and liquid?

mantle

outer core

crust

inner core

10.

1 point

The _______ ocean acts as a waterway that connects all ocean basins.

arctic

pacific

southern

atlantic

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