Structure of Earth MCQs with Answers

In which direction does the Earth rotate on its axis?

• A.West to East
• B.East to West
• C.North to South
• D.South to North

Past Paper MCQ

The Phanerozoic eon includes which era among the options?

• A.Precambrian
• B.Archean
• C.Paleozoic
• D.Hadean

Past Paper MCQ

Hemisphere is warmer according to ?

• A.Northern to Southern
• B.Southern to Northern
• C.Eastern to Western
• D.Western to Eastern

Which of the following correctly lists the layers of the Earth from the outermost to the innermost?

• A.Upper Mantle, Crust, Lower Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
• B.Crust, Lower Mantle, Upper Mantle, Inner Core, Outer Core
• C.Crust, Upper Mantle, Outer Core, Lower Mantle, Inner Core
• D.Crust, Upper Mantle, Lower Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

Which layer is found between the Upper Mantle and the Outer Core in the Earth's structure?

• A.Inner Core
• B.Asthenosphere
• C.Lithosphere
• D.Lower Mantle

How is the mantle of the Earth subdivided?

• A.Upper and lower mantle
• B.Inner and outer mantle
• C.Crustal and core mantle
• D.Lithosphere and asthenosphere

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• A.Mantle
• B.Core
• C.Crust
• D.Asthenosphere

Which layer of the Earth is the outermost, supporting both oceans and continents?

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

What are the two parts of the Earth's core?

• A.Solid inner core and liquid outer core
• B.Liquid inner core and solid outer core
• C.Both inner and outer core are solid
• D.Both inner and outer core are liquid

Why is the Earth's core denser than other layers?

• A.Due to its composition of lighter elements
• B.Due to higher temperature causing expansion
• C.Due to whole pressure or burden
• D.Due to the presence of water and gases