2G Unit C Our Earth Chapter Test B (1st)

What might make a mountain increase in size? A) an earthquake B) a volcano

The .......................... is the outer layer of Earth. A) crust B) core

When Earth's crust shakes it is called a (n) ............... A) a volcano B) earthquake

What can a globe show? A) the shape of Earth and its landforms B) the three layers of Earth

The layer of Earth just beneath the crust is the ...................... A) mantle B) core

Earth's ........................... is part liquid and part solid. A) core B) continents

Which can quickly change Earth's crust? A) strong earthquakes B) winding streams

Which layer of Earth is the hottest? A) core B) mantle

A(n) ......................... is a piece of land with water on all sides. A) volcano B) island

Melting snow and heavy rain can cause a ............... A) landslide B) earthquake

How much of Earth's surface do the oceans cover? A) one half B) three-fourths

Which of the following is true about oceans? A) They are landforms B) They are large and often deep

What might cause a mountain to decrease in size? A) An earthquake B) a volcano

Heavy rain that falls quickly can create a ............ A) flood B) island

The ........................ are the largest pieces of land on Earth. A) landforms B) continents