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Structure of the Earth — Free MYP1 Sciences Practice Questions
1QuestionVolcanoes and Earthquakes IntroductoryConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
Many farmers around the world choose to live near volcanoes.
a
Identify one benefit of living near a volcano for a farmer. [1]
b
Describe one problem that living near a volcano could cause for a farmer. [1]
Solutions
2QuestionHow Earth Structure Affects LandformsConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
The diagram shows Earth cut in half. The four layers are labelled W (outermost), X, Y, and Z (innermost).
a
Name layer X. [1]
b
Describe one way layer X is different from layer W. [1]
Solutions
3QuestionLayers of the Earth Crust Mantle CoreConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion B
A student weighs three rock samples to find out which is the heaviest.
| Rock type | Granite | Marble | Sandstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 15 | 25 | 35 |
a
Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable in this investigation. [1]
b
Describe one thing the student should keep the same to make this a fair test. [1]
Solutions
4QuestionTectonic Plates and Plate Boundaries IntroductoryConcept Practice
3 marks~5 minCriterion C
The table below shows information about four types of plate boundary.
Boundary type — Divergent, Convergent (no subduction), Convergent (subduction), Transform
Volcanoes formed — Yes, No, Yes, No
Earthquakes — Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
Mountain building — No, Yes, Yes, No
Trench depth — None, None, Deep, None
Boundary type — Divergent, Convergent (no subduction), Convergent (subduction), Transform
Volcanoes formed — Yes, No, Yes, No
Earthquakes — Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
Mountain building — No, Yes, Yes, No
Trench depth — None, None, Deep, None
a
Identify the two boundary types where volcanoes form. [1]
b
Describe what the table shows about the link between trench depth and volcanoes. [1]
c
Describe one way in which a divergent boundary and a convergent boundary with subduction are similar, and one way in which they are different, using data from the table. [1]
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