Geology Trivia Questions

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    What is the name of any body of igneous rock named for the Roman god of the underworld?

    • Baccian
    • Quirinum
    • Pluton
    • Minervan
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It is a common belief that Mars can accommodate human life but some people are still skeptical about that. The Geology trivia questions below are designed to test your understanding on geology of Mars including volcanoes, canyons, dust storms, and climatic changes to the atmosphere. Take it up and see if you should hit the books a little harder or you are as smart as you think.

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  • 2. 

    What type of speleothems found in limestone caves grow upward from the floor?

    • Stalactites

    • Helictites

    • Stalagmites

    • Cones

    Correct Answer
    A. Stalagmites
  • 3. 

    What type of fault is the San Andreas Fault?

    • Sliding

    • Reverse

    • Strike-Slip

    • Normal

    Correct Answer
    A. Strike-Slip
  • 4. 

    Which earthquake energy waves travel the fastest?

    • L

    • C

    • P

    • S

    Correct Answer
    A. P
  • 5. 

    What is the name of the fossil resin that is often used in jewelry making?

    • Quartz

    • Amber

    • Opal

    • Turquoise

    Correct Answer
    A. Amber
  • 6. 

    Which of these islands is not considered a "hot spot", according to plate tectonic theory?

    • Iceland

    • Hawaii

    • Jamaica

    • Galapagos Islands

    Correct Answer
    A. Jamaica
  • 7. 

    Besides Wyoming, where else in the world would one find active geysers?

    • Australia

    • New Zealand

    • Japan

    • Indonesia

    Correct Answer
    A. New Zealand
  • 8. 

    Who published the groundbreaking book "Principles of Geology" in 1830?

    • William Branwhite Clarke

    • James Dwight Dana

    • Alexandre Brongniart

    • Sir Charles Lyell

    Correct Answer
    A. Sir Charles Lyell
  • 9. 

    Which is not an igneous rock?

    • Schist

    • Basalt

    • Diorite

    • Granite

    Correct Answer
    A. Schist
  • 10. 

    Which earthquake energy wave causes the most damage?

    • S

    • L

    • C

    • P

    Correct Answer
    A. L
  • 11. 

    The Jurassic period was found in which era?

    • Mesozoic

    • Cenozoic

    • Paleozoic

    • Archaeozoic

    Correct Answer
    A. Mesozoic
  • 12. 

    What are solids contained in the gas that issues from a volcano called?

    • Tephra

    • Tuff

    • Scoria

    • Tuya

    Correct Answer
    A. Tephra
  • 13. 

    To tell how many times a glacier has flowed, what should be counted?

    • Terminal Moraines

    • Sideral Moraines

    • Recessional Moraines

    • Lateral Moraines

    Correct Answer
    A. Recessional Moraines
  • 14. 

    Which of the following minerals is most susceptible to damage caused by water?

    • Corundum

    • Topaz

    • Fluorite

    • Opal

    Correct Answer
    A. Opal
  • 15. 

    Which mineral is usually found with gold?

    • Pyrite

    • Calcite

    • Apatite

    • Magnetite

    Correct Answer
    A. Magnetite

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