Structure of the Earth

Q.

Which element is the most abundant in the atmosphere?

Q. The word ‘atmosphere’ comes from the Greek word ‘atmos’, which means _________.

1. Water
2. Oxygen
3. Vapour
4. Trees

Q.

What is atmosphere ?

Q. The core of the Earth is mainly composed of which of the following elements?

1. Nickel
2. Manganese
3. Iron
4. Zinc

Q.

The envelope of gases situated around the earth.

Q. Which among the following gases is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere?

1. Oxygen
2. Methane
3. Carbon Dioxide
4. Nitrogen

Q. Out of all the layers of the Earth, which has the maximum volume?

1. Crust
2. Mantle
3. Outer core
4. Inner core

Q. The Earth's inner core is in a state, while the outer core is in a state.

1. solid
2. liquid
3. gaseous
4. semi-gaseous

Q. Most abundant gas present in atmosphere is
(a) oxygen
(b) nitrogen
(c) carbon dioxide
(d) argon

Q. Which among the following layers of the Earth is also known as SiMa?

1. Core
2. Mantle
3. Continental Crust
4. Oceanic Crust

Q. I can be described as the outermost layer of a terrestrial planet. I occupy just 1% of the earth's landmass and yet contains all the life in the planet. I am made up of solid rocks and minerals. Who am I?

1. Magma
2. Mantle
3. Core
4. Crust

Q. The Continental Crust is also called the SiAl layer.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following is not found in the atmosphere?
(a) oxygen
(b) hydrogen
(c) nitrogen
(d) carbon dioxide

Q. Which of the following parts is the oceanic crust?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. Which among the following is the outermost layer of the Earth?

1. Crust
2. Mantle
3. Magma
4. Core

Q. The uppermost layer of the Earth's surface is called the .

1. mantle
2. crust
3. core
4. magma

Q. Which among the following options represents the most accurate extent of thickness of the Earth's continental crust?

1. 15 km
2. 35 km
3. 45 km
4. 25 km

Q. The Mohorovicic Discontinuity marks the _____ limit of Earth's crust.

1. lower
2. upper
3. side
4. middle