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Grade 6 Earth's Layers
The diagram shows the layers of Earth.

Layers Of The Earth

Which of the following best describes layer B?
  1. solid rock
  2. solid metal
  3. liquid and solid rock
  4. liquid and solid metal
Grade 6 Earth's Layers
Which layer of Earth has the most influence on Earth's magnetic field?
  1. crust
  2. mantle
  3. outer core
  4. inner core
Grade 6 Atmosphere
The two main factors to describe a region's climate are
  1. temperature and precipitation.
  2. precipitation and weather.
  3. season and temperature.
  4. winds and temperature.
Grade 6 Environmental Science
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 "r"s of recycling?
  1. Recycle
  2. Reverse
  3. Reuse
  4. Reduce
Grade 6 Environmental Science
Which of the following is an Alternative Energy Resource?
  1. Coal
  2. Petroleum
  3. Solar Power
  4. Fuel
Grade 6 Rocks
Rocks formed when other rocks are changed by heat and pressure are classified as
  1. sedimentary rock.
  2. igneous rock.
  3. metamorphic rock.
Grade 6 Environmental Science
Most air pollution is caused by
  1. dust and pollen.
  2. acid rain.
  3. erupting volcanoes.
  4. the burning of fossil fuels.
Grade 6 Atmosphere
An instrument that measures humidity.
  1. hygrometer
  2. barometer
Grade 6 Environmental Science
As Earth becomes warmer due to global warming, which of the following will be affected the most?
  1. weather conditions
  2. plate movement
  3. mountain formation
  4. earthquake frequency
Grade 6 Earth's Layers
What is the hottest layer of the Earth?
  1. Crust
  2. Mantle
  3. Inner Core
  4. Outer Core
Grade 6 Soil
What is soil made of?
  1. Air and water.
  2. Dead plants and animals.
  3. Weathered rocks and minerals.
  4. All of the above.
Grade 6 Earth's Layers
What parts make up the solid Earth?
  1. Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere
  2. Inner Core, Mantle, Crust
  3. Hemisphere, Latitude, Longitude
  4. Outer Core, Magma, Lava
Grade 6 Minerals
A nail can scratch quartz.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 6 Environmental Science
Burning coal, oil or natural gas releases this gas into the atmosphere.
  1. oxygen
  2. hydrogen
  3. carbon dioxide
Grade 6 Environmental Science
What is solar energy?
  1. energy from heat underground
  2. energy from the Sun
  3. energy from water
  4. energy from animal waste and plants
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