Basic Earth Science Quiz – Test Your Planet Knowledge

A quick, nine‑question quiz covering fundamental concepts of Earth's structure and processes.

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Total Questions

9

Difficulty Level

easy

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
What layer lies directly beneath the Earth's crust?
Question 1
2
Which of the following is a type of sedimentary rock formed from compacted mud?
Question 2
3
What term describes the process where water moves from soil to plant roots?
Question 3
4
Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
Question 4
5
What is the primary driver of plate tectonic movement?
Question 5
6
During which phase of the water cycle does water change from liquid to vapor?
Question 6
7
Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
Question 7
8
What kind of fault occurs when blocks move horizontally past each other?
Question 8
9
Which soil layer contains the most organic material?
Question 9