Science Practice Quiz 215

Q1.According to the provided text, which of the following poses a threat to the environment?

A. Growing plant B. Growing population C. Growing crops D. Growing trees

Q2.What is defined as the narrow zone where land, water, and air interact?

A. Atmosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Lithosphere D. Biosphere

Q3.What are the remains of dead plants and animals trapped in the layers of rocks called?

A. Minerals B. Sediments C. Fossils D. Magma

Q4.The word 'Igneous' is derived from which Latin word, meaning 'fire'?

A. Sedimentum B. Metamorphose C. Ignis D. Terra

Q5.The term 'Sedimentary' originates from the Latin word 'sedimentum', which means what?

A. Change of form B. Fire C. Settle down D. Hardened

Q6.From which language and word is 'Metamorphic' derived, meaning 'change of form'?

A. Latin, Ignis B. Greek, metamorphose C. Latin, sedimentum D. Greek, lithos

Q7.What machine is used to measure an earthquake?

A. Seismograph B. Barometer C. Anemometer D. Hydrometer

Q8.On which scale is the magnitude of an earthquake measured?

A. Celsius scale B. Beaufort scale C. Richter scale D. Mohs scale

Q9.An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale is classified as what type of earthquake?

A. Minor earthquake B. Moderate earthquake C. Strong earthquake D. Major earthquake

Q10.Which of the following is mentioned as a common earthquake prediction method adopted locally by people?

A. Observing changes in atmospheric pressure B. Studying animal behaviour like agitated fish or snakes coming to the surface C. Monitoring fluctuations in radio signals D. Analyzing patterns of cloud formation

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Science Practice Quiz 215