Practice Interior of the Earth and Rocks – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

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Question 1
Which is the thinnest layer of the Earth?
Question 2
The mantle extends down to a depth of about:
Question 3
The core of the Earth is also known as:
Question 4
The continental mass, made mainly of silica and alumina, is called:
Question 5
Sima, which forms the oceanic crust, is mainly made of:
Question 6
What share of the Earth's volume does the mantle make up?
Question 7
Which earthquake waves are faster and reach the surface first?
Question 8
What are the areas where earthquake waves are not recorded called?
Question 9
The word 'igneous' comes from the Latin word 'ignis', which means:
Question 10
Which of the following is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?

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