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Geology Quizzes

Minerals (33) Rocks (27) Geological Rock Cycle (17) Plate Tectonics (43) Geological Volcanoes (25) Weathering (16) Erosion (11) Soil (3) Fossils (2) Geological Time (6) Geomorphology (12) Natural Resources (3)

Sedimentary Rocks Quiz: Trivia Questions!

This is a sedimentary rocks quiz trivia questions! Sedimentary rocks are made as a result of an accumulation of particles to form a rock. These rocks are formed as a result of diff...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 793 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Porosity is defined as:

A measure of the ease with which a fluid flows through the connecting voids of a rock

A decrease in the volume of a unit of rock caused by pressures exerted by overlying rock

A ratio of the volume of void space to total volume of rock, representing how much fluid a rock can contain.

Fossil Fuels Test! MCQ Quiz!

Are you interested in fossil fuels? Could you pass this quiz? Fossil fuels are produced by natural processes, such as the breakdown of buried dead organisms, containing organic mol...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2027 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which fossil fuel is the most efficient?

Gas

Coal

Oil

Wood

Geology Rock Cycle Quiz

How well do you know about the rock cycle? Try this "Geology rock cycle quiz" and test yourself. The rocks that form on the earth's surface undergo many changes with ...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 15964 | Last updated: Sep 15, 2023

Sample Question
Three main types of rock are

Igneous, pumice, basalt

Igneous,metamorphic,sedimentary

Shale, sandstone, limestone

Conglomerate, slate, obsidian

A Quiz On Geologic Time Scale! Trivia Questions!

Unlock the secrets of Earth's vast history with our "Geological Time Scale Quiz." This intriguing quiz is designed to test your knowledge and deepen your understandin...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 19858 | Last updated: Apr 22, 2024

Sample Question
__________ is the division of Earth’s history based on life forms which lived during that period.

Seafloor spreading

Geologic Time Scale

Prehistoric dinosaurs

Trivia Quiz: Volcanoes Ultimate Questions! Test

Explore the dynamic world of volcanoes with the 'Trivia Quiz: Volcanoes Ultimate Questions! Test'. This quiz covers key concepts such as the Ring of Fire, plate tectonics, and magm...

Questions: 21 | Attempts: 16099 | Last updated: Oct 18, 2024

Sample Question
The Ring of Fire refers to the volcanoes that are

Located in Africa

Located at hot spots

Located around the borders of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding continents

Geology Earth Science Glaciers

This quiz titled 'Geology Earth Science Glaciers' explores key concepts related to glaciers, their types, and geographical features. It assesses understanding of glacier formation,...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1215 | Last updated: Oct 17, 2024

Sample Question
A large mass of ice that accumulates over 100s-1000s of years is called

Glacier

Snow

Island

None

Rocks And Minerals MCQ Quiz For Class 5

Most of Earth is covered in a layer of solid rock called the crust. Our fun " Rocks and minerals MCQ quiz for class 5" will test your knowledge. The three main types...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 20944 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
What are the basic types of rocks found on earth?

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

Volcanic, plutonic, extrusive

Gneiss, basalt, obsidian

Condensation and heat

Quiz on Geothermal Energy: How much you know? Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Geothermal energy? Do you think you know enough to pass this quiz? The subject may be interesting for you. Geothermal energy is the heat developed within...

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 2938 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Geothermal energy is created from water that is super heated by ______ within the earth’s crust.

Magma

The Greatest Quiz on Tectonic Plates You'll Ever Attempt!

Tectonic Plates are responsible for shaping the earth's crust. Every continent formed rises above the sea due to plate tectonics. It causes earthquakes, volcanoes, the rise of ...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 56285 | Last updated: Sep 02, 2025

Sample Question
The process that continually adds new crust is:

Subduction

Earthquakes

Sea-floor spreading

Convection

Can You Identify The Types of Rocks? Quiz

Start your fascinating journey through the Earth's geological wonders with our Types of Rocks Quiz! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and deepen your understanding o...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 69331 | Last updated: May 06, 2025

Sample Question
Coquina

Igneous Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Sedimentary Rock

None of the above

Ch 5 Unit 3 HONORS QUIZ Mass Movements

This Quiz will cover the concepts covered in Unit 3 Mass Movements.

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 358 | Last updated: Sep 05, 2023

Sample Question
Identify this form of Weathering

Chemical

Biological

Physical

Weathering Quiz Questions and Answers

Weathering is a topic that is taught to everyone in school. You might have studied about it too. Here is a short and quick weathering quiz that is designed to test your k...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 11957 | Last updated: Mar 25, 2025

Sample Question
The breakdown of rock material in its current location. This is a definition of...

Erosion

Weathering

Transportation

Deposition

Meteorology Quizzes

Metrological Atmosphere (3) Clouds (1)

All about Clouds: The quiz

Test your knowledge of cloud formations with our "Types of Clouds" quiz! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the various types of clouds that grace our s...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 5226 | Last updated: Aug 01, 2024

Sample Question
What type of clouds have a sheetlike appearance and are composed of ice crystals?

Stratocumulus Clouds

Cirrostratus Clouds

Nimbostratus Clouds

Altostratus Clouds

air pressure Quiz questions and answers

Can you answer these simple questions on atmosphere air pressure? Let's prove now by taking this quiz!

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 966 | Last updated: Feb 10, 2023

Sample Question
The height above Earth's surface is

Oceanography Quizzes

Ocean Basins (1) Marine Life (47) Coral Reefs (2) Marine Resources (1)

The Awareness Quiz On Coral Bleaching

Hey, check out this amazing awareness quiz on coral bleaching. Coral Bleaching takes place when coral polyps expel algae that live inside their tissues. These algae are responsible...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 653 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
In 2016 Coral Bleaching on the great barrier reef killed how much of the reef?

27

28

26

29, 50

Introduction to MARINE BIOLOGY Exam

The 'Introduction to Marine Biology Exam' assesses knowledge on marine ecosystems, focusing on abiotic factors, relationships like commensalism, and the role of organisms like shar...

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 12879 | Last updated: Dec 13, 2024

Sample Question
All of the following are basic examples of abiotic factors except

Salinity

Predation

Substrate

Temperature

Ocean Conservation: Challenges and Solutions

Plunge into the critical world of ocean conservation with our quiz, 'Ocean Conservation: Challenges and Solutions.' Assess your knowledge on the pressing issues threatening...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 112 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following is a major cause of ocean pollution?

Plastic waste

Oil spills

Chemical runoff

All of the above

Benthic Zone Quiz

The deepest and darkest waters of the ocean are found in the benthic zone. Can you move past your fear of the dark to get all the answers correct? Let's see how you do!

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 679 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
What is the distance range for the benthic zone?

From the surface of the water to 200 meters below

From 200 meters below to the ocean floor

From the lowtide mark to the continental shelf

The bottom of the ocean floor

Environmental Geoscience Quizzes

Environmental Climate Change (1) Natural Hazards (7) Pollution (8) Environmental Impact (3) Renewable Energy (22) Sustainability (7) Conservation (5)

What do you know about Forestry?

Forestry is described as the creation and management of trees in plantations and natural stands. It also includes the act of repairing and conserving forests that exist for derivin...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2105 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
What is the establishment of trees known as?

Deforestation

Afforestation

Competition

Conservation

Easy Quiz 1 on Global Warming

Try this easy quiz. What do you know about global warming?

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 485 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
The Global Warming that is happening now is ...

A natural cycle of the earth's climate

Mostly caused by human activity

Caused by the damaged ozone layer

Eco-Literature Mastery: A Quiz on Ecocriticism

Welcome to the "Eco-Literature Mastery: A Quiz on Ecocriticism," where the pages of literature meet the leaves of nature! Embark on an intellectual journey through the in...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 622 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2025

Sample Question
Who is credited with coining the term 'ecocriticism'?

Joseph Meeker

William Rueckert

Rachel Carson

Cheryll Glotfelty

Could you survive a natural disaster?

Test your survival skills- would you be able to keep calm and survive a natural disaster?

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 12202 | Last updated: Apr 15, 2024

Sample Question
A warning comes on TV saying a volcano is about to erupt nearby, but there is not enough time to evacuate the area. Do you-

Try to run for it anyway

Barricade yourself inside your house

Decide the volcano is not going to explode and go for a leisurely walk

Hide in a pit

Air Pollution - Methane

Explore the role of methane in air pollution, its characteristics as a greenhouse gas, and its impact on global warming and climate change.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 421 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2022

Sample Question
Methane is not a greenhouse gas

True

False

Hydroelectric Energy (easy questions)

Explore the basics of hydroelectric energy through easy questions in this quiz. Learn how water powers turbines, the global leaders in hydroelectric production, and the principles ...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3300 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
How does hydroelectric energy work?

It uses the power of the sun to turn work

The water heats up and it turns into water vapor to power

Water turns a piece similar to a propeller to power

Water freezes and then is thrown to power it

Sustainable Tourism MCQ Quiz Questions and answers

You can take this sustainable tourism MCQ quiz to test your knowledge on the same topic. Tourism is an adventure, and it can be termed sustainable if the benefits a country derives...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 16448 | Last updated: Jul 27, 2023

Sample Question
Tourism is:

The movement of people, spatially and temporally, out of their own communities for leisure and business purposes.

Any movement of people out of their homes longer than for 24 hours

Fun activity

None of the above

Paleontology Quizzes

Stratigraphy (2) Evolutionary Trends (1) Vertebrate Fossils (1) Invertebrate Fossils (1) Micropaleontology (1)

CP Bio 2 Final Exam Review 2 (2013)

This exam covers key concepts in paleoanthropology, focusing on ancient hominids like the Taung Child and Lucy, characteristics of hominids, and primate evolution.

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 211 | Last updated: Sep 06, 2023

Sample Question
The ancient bipedal hominid called "Taung Child" is a member of which species?

Australopithecus aferensis

Australopithecus africanus

Homo sapiens

Homo erectus

sample questions for mt 2

This quiz titled 'sample questions for mt 2' assesses knowledge on various invertebrate species, focusing on their biological characteristics and classifications. It covers topics ...

Questions: 35 | Attempts: 120 | Last updated: Feb 18, 2024

Sample Question
Sponges are most accurately described as

Marine predators

Marine filter feeders

Freshwater scavengers

Aquatic filter feeders

Fossil Practical II - The Sponges

Explore the fascinating world of sponges in 'Fossil Practical II - The Sponges'. This quiz assesses knowledge on sponge biology, their evolutionary history, and their unique anatom...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 107 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What is the life habit of sponges?

Sessile benthic

Demersal

Vagrant benthic

Epifaunal

AAPG Quiz: Sequence Stratigraphy, Part 2 (of 5)

Basics of Sequence Stratigraphy Basic concepts and terminology in sequence stratigraphy will help you develop an understanding of the models at work. AAPG and its sister organiza...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1069 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
A systems tract consists of

The regressive deposits that form when sediment accumulation rates exceed the rate of relative sea-level rise

Genetically associated stratigraphic units that were deposited during specific phases of the relative sea-level cycle

Tectonically active basins that adjoin each other

Master Dinosaur Taxonomy: Classification of the Dinosaurs Quiz

Step into the world of paleontology with our "Classification of the Dinosaurs Quiz" and put your dinosaur knowledge to the ultimate test. This quiz is designed to challen...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 457 | Last updated: Apr 17, 2024

Sample Question
What animal today looks a lot like a Triceratops?

A Parrot

A Pig

A Baboon

A Rhinoceros

Climate Science Quizzes

Atmospheric Circulation (27) Ocean Currents (1) Climatorial Carbon Cycle (1) Water Cycle (4)

A Short Quiz On Layers Of Atmosphere Part II

This is a short quiz on the layers of the atmosphere. The earth’s atmosphere is made up of different layers that have their own distinct characteristics. Do you think you und...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 6923 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

Sample Question
What is the first layer of the Earths Atmosphere?

Disney Land

The Exosphere

The Mesosphere

The Troposphere

A Quiz About Reading comprehension

Reading comprehension Full Pratice Question 1-5 Carbon dating can be used to estimate the age of any organic natural material, it has been used succesfully in archeology...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 4775 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
This page is mainly about

The defferences between carbon -14 and nitrogen.

One method of dating old objects

Archeology and the study of ancient artifacts

Various use for carbon.

What’s your Science glossary IQ?

How much science knowledge have you acquired over the years? Get to know by answering the questions below and see how good you are. Test your Science IQ and see how it goes. Good l...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 184 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Onycholysis meaning

Detachment Of Nails

Cancer Therapy Drug

Red Tide

Water Pollutant

Precipitation and the Water Cycle Quiz

There are different transformations that water undergoes in the atmosphere, and we got to cover all of them by studying the water cycle. This process is affected by different eleme...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 649 | Last updated: Sep 02, 2024

Sample Question
Which of the following does condensation involve?

Land

Ocean

Clouds

Animals

Hydrology Quizzes

Hydro Water Cycle (4) River Systems (1) Wetlands (5) Water Quality (7) Water Management (7)

Take this Water Cycle Trivia Quiz!

Do you know all about the water cycle? Take this water cycle trivia quiz! The water cycle is a natural process that is responsible for rainfall around the world. There are differen...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 27798 | Last updated: Sep 04, 2025

Sample Question
What is the step of the water cycle when the water goes back into the clouds?

Condensation

Rain

Evaporation

Freezing

Grade 8 Science Exam Study Guide

Unit A-E A- Mix and Flow of Matter B- Cells and Systems C- Light and Optics D- Mechanical Systems E- Fresh and Salt Water Systems

Questions: 95 | Attempts: 4336 | Last updated: Aug 05, 2024

Sample Question
______________ are highly senitive to light, while ____________ detect colour.

Cones are highly sensitive to light, while rods detect colour.

Rods are highly sensitive to light, while cones detect colour.

Water Resources Quiz

Water is everywhere, but do you really know all about it? Take our Water Resources Quiz and find out. This quiz digs deep into how we use water, how we can save it, and why it'...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 36708 | Last updated: Sep 11, 2024

Sample Question
Where is most of the Earth's freshwater located?

In icecaps and glaciers

In oceans

In storage tanks

In lakes

CA Water Treatment Plant Operator Quiz Chapter 6

Filtration Water Treatment Plant Operation Volume 1 Sixth Edition Please let me know if there are any issues with the quiz such as typos, wrong answers, etc..

Questions: 60 | Attempts: 2190 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
The removal of mechanisms that apply to slow sand siltration are directly comparable to those used in rapid san filtration.

True

False

How Much Do You Know About Mangroves Quiz

Mangroves are the friends of the environment. This informative quiz on Mangroves will provide you with valuable information about this unique plant. The quiz covers various feature...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1233 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2023

Sample Question
Mangrove wetlands are found close to the ________________ in warm climates.

Forest

Oceans

Lakes

Rivers

Natural Disasters Quizzes

Earthquakes (1) Tsunamis (1) Landslides (1) Heatwaves (1)

A quiz about how to be safe during an earthquake

This is a quiz about how to be safe during an earthquake and how to react when the shaking starts.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 183 | Last updated: Sep 16, 2024

Sample Question
During an Earthquake:

Evacuate the building via the stairs

Stand by your desk or a solid cabinet

Take immediate cover beside something tall for protection

Take immediate cover under a desk, counter or in a doorway

Test your knowledge on Easy Science

Explore basic scientific concepts through 'Test your knowledge on Easy Science.' This quiz assesses understanding of terms like 'ohm,' 'photocell,' 'rad,' 'renewable energy,' 'pH,'...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 290 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
The science term "ohm" is best defined as which of these?

Electrons Emitted From A Cathode

Measure Of Electrical Resistance

Closed Vessel To Make Steam

Plated Lizard

Mass Movement Practice Quiz

This is a practice quiz that you can take to help study for our quiz on mass movement. The quiz will be 10 questions and will be worth 15 points.

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 4682 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Telephone polls being tilted on a hill are an example of this type of mass movement.

Slump

Creep

Mudflow

Rock fall

Basic Trivia Facts about Tsunami! Quiz

Basic Trivia Facts About Tsunami are not common to many people, but a person who keeps track of the events surrounding an event such as a tsunami knows more and at times can predic...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1594 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What is the main cause of a tsunami?

Wind

Underwater earthquake which may cause landslides

Tornados

Both B & C

Earth Systems And Cycles Quizzes

Atmosphere (2) Carbon Cycle (5)

Atmosphere Quiz - The Air We Breathe

Our atmosphere is an interesting mix of gases and it contains 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% argon, 0.04% carbon dioxide, 0.5% water vapour. When we breathe in, we inhale the same mi...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 289 | Last updated: Mar 08, 2024

Sample Question
_________present in air is needed for respiration.

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Nitrogen

The Sulfur Cycle MCQ Quiz

Sulfur is one of the most abundant elements on earth. Our ' The sulfur cycle MCQ quiz ' will test your knowledge of the exchange and transformation of sulfur on earth. Are ...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 6035 | Last updated: May 08, 2025

Sample Question
What is Sulfur?

A nonmetallic chemical element

A yellow rock

Dried up lava

Rain

Soil Science Quizzes

Soil Biology (2)

What do you know about worms? Trivia Quiz

Though worms are minute, they play a great role in the ecosystem. Earthworms, for instance, break down organic matters which of benefits to plants. It also determines the amount of...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 271 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
What happens when worms are exposed to too much light?

It burns their skin

Their body is warm

They become paralyzed

They stop processing their food

Top Trending Earth And Space Science Quizzes

Earth And Space Science Final Exam

Earth and space science final exam answers provide a comprehensive overview of the vast knowledge encompassed in this field. As students navigate their way through the curriculum, they delve into the intricacies of our...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 3734 | Last updated: Jun 30, 2025

Sample Question
At the equator, the sun's rays always strike Earth

At a low angle

At nearly a 90 degree angle

18 hours each day

No more than 8 hours each day.

What Do You Know About Earth And Space Science?

Earth and space science deal with the connection of systems. It can also be defined as the interconnections between the ocean, land, activities taking place at the earth, as well as the land. I am sure you are willing to learn...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 532 | Last updated: Jun 17, 2024

Sample Question
What are the decomposing features of the earth surface?

Rock particles

Tectonic particles

Water particles

Wind

Earth Science Ultimate Facts Quiz: Trivia!

Can you call yourself an expert in Earth science? Would you be able to pass this quiz? Earth science is the research of the Earth, land, water, and air. Earth science's ambition is to learn about and understand Earth's...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 10063 | Last updated: Sep 17, 2024

Sample Question
The Earth rotates in about _____ hours.

10

26

24

31

100

Earth's Spheres Quiz

The Earth's Spheres Quiz explores the dynamic interactions among Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. It assesses understanding of how changes in one sphere can impact others,...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 10979 | Last updated: Apr 8, 2025

Sample Question
A change to one system will effect:

All other spheres

No other spheres

Only one other sphere

It is impossible to tell

How Sustainable Am I?

The world is heading towards climate change; the only way to prevent it is to have a sustainable lifestyle. Ever wondered, "How sustainable am I?" This quiz will tell how sustainable your daily behaviors are and how...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 27534 | Last updated: Nov 16, 2023

Sample Question
I get most of my groceries (meat, dairy, produce, grain, etc.) from

A chain supermarket

An independent local market or Farmer's Market

I grow or raise them myself

Order online

Popular Earth And Space Science Quizzes

Earth Day Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Planet Earth

What do you know about Earth Day? Test your knowledge of planet earth with the quiz given below. In honor of earth day, which is celebrated on April 22 every year, we will check how well you know about your planet earth. The...

Questions: 31 | Attempts: 34727 | Last updated: Mar 6, 2025

Sample Question
Where is the Earth located in the Solar System?

It's the second planet from the Sun.

It's the third planet from the Sun.

It's the fourth planet from the Sun.

It is the fifth planet from the Sun.

Know Your Planet Class 5 Questions And Answers

Know Your Planet Class 5 Questions and Answers

Hey, do you know enough about our planet and solar system? Think you can pass this 'Know Your Planet Class 5' quiz questions and answers? Try answering the questions given below and we'll tell if you really have good...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 10964 | Last updated: Sep 3, 2024

Sample Question
The ratio between the distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground is called

Symbol

Sphere

Scale

Direction

Scientific Method Problem Solving (Middle School)

This quiz is a middle school quiz. This will determine how well you do in Earth Science and Physics.

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 8730 | Last updated: May 3, 2023

Sample Question
Which variable could be measured during an experiment?

Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

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