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Which subject	Russian
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Earth
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Earth Quiz for Year 9 Students

Welcome to the Earth Quiz! Test your knowledge about our planet with the following questions. Good luck!

Questions

1. What is the largest layer of the Earth?

   • A. Crust
   • B. Mantle
   • C. Outer core
   • D. Inner core

2. Which gas makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere?

   • A. Oxygen
   • B. Carbon Dioxide
   • C. Nitrogen
   • D. Hydrogen

3. What is the process called by which water circulates between the Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, and land?

   • A. Hydrology
   • B. The water cycle
   • C. Evaporation
   • D. Precipitation

4. Which layer of the Earth is solid and made primarily of iron and nickel?

   • A. Outer core
   • B. Inner core
   • C. Mantle
   • D. Crust

5. What is the phenomenon called when two tectonic plates collide?

   • A. Divergence
   • B. Subduction
   • C. Convergence
   • D. Faulting

6. Which of the following is known as the 'Blue Planet'?

   • A. Mars
   • B. Earth
   • C. Saturn
   • D. Neptune

7. What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

   • A. Sedimentary
   • B. Metamorphic
   • C. Igneous
   • D. Fossil

8. What is the name given to the belt of tectonic activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean?

   • A. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
   • B. The Ring of Fire
   • C. The Himalayas
   • D. The Great Rift Valley

9. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

   • A. Methane
   • B. Nitrous Oxide
   • C. Oxygen
   • D. Carbon Dioxide

10. How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

    • A. 12 hours
    • B. 24 hours
    • C. 365 days
    • D. 30 days

11. What causes the seasons on Earth?

    • A. The distance from the Sun
    • B. The tilt of the Earth's axis
    • C. The rotation of the moon
    • D. Solar flares

12. What is the name of the process by which soil, rock, and debris are transported from one location to another?

    • A. Erosion
    • B. Weathering
    • C. Deposition
    • D. Sedimentation

13. Which part of the Earth is mostly liquid and occupies the area between the crust and the inner core?

    • A. Outer core
    • B. Mantle
    • C. Crust
    • D. Inner core

14. What term is used to describe the boundary between two tectonic plates that are moving apart?

    • A. Transform boundary
    • B. Convergent boundary
    • C. Divergent boundary
    • D. Subduction zone

15. Which phenomenon is responsible for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

    • A. Plate tectonics
    • B. Continental drift
    • C. Erosion
    • D. Climate change

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Make sure to check your answers after completing the quiz! Good luck!