Geology Quizzes & Trivia

If you are a geology nut, get a kick out of our online Geology quizzes. From the Precambrian to the Paleozoic, we’ve got everything covered.

. Do you think you have what it takes to tackle this geology trivia quiz on Earth's interior and Pangaea? The Earth is divided into the hot inner core, the molten outer core, the mantle, and the thin crust. It is believed...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 14392 | Last updated: Aug 31, 2020

Sample Question
What is the center of most layers of the Earth?

Outer core

Inner core

Mantle

Troposphere

Geology Exam: Match The Following! Trivia Quiz

What we have here is a geology exam: match the following! This quiz is perfect for anyone who wants to polish their understanding on some of the basics when it comes to geology. If you are looking for a challenge, be sure...

Questions: 103 | Attempts: 4504 | Last updated: Sep 4, 2020

Sample Question
The ___________ forms the relatively cool, brittle plates of plate tectonics.

Asthenosphere

Lithosphere

Astrosphere

Eosphere

This Is Probably The Hardest Geology Test!

This is probably the hardest geology test! The earth is an exciting place in our solar system, and through geology, we understand some of the rocks, minerals, volcanoes, and even shifts with the earth’s rocks. Do you think...

Questions: 53 | Attempts: 687 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

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In order to produce a commercially viable oil deposit, there must be a source rock, a reservoir rock, a seal rock, and a ____________.

Trap—a geologic configuration that forces oil to pool up and denies it passage to the surface

Heater rock—an intrusive igneous rock beneath the source rock to heat the oil and give it buoyancy

Large fracture connecting the reservoir rock to the surface of the Earth, so the oil can move freely toward the surface

Filter rock—a rock of intermediate permeability located between the source and reservoir rocks to remove impurities

The Ultimate Geology Trivia

So far, we have had a lot of quizzes that are designed to ensure you do not forget the topics we have been covering in geology. Do you feel comfortable enough to sit and pass the exams or do you need more study materials? Look no...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 513 | Last updated: Jun 16, 2020

Sample Question
Which element makes up 50% of the earth's crust?

Aluminum

Oxygen

Silicon

Iron

Science- Geology Rocks Pretest

There are different sets of rock on the earth surface and each have a distinct way in which they were formed. The earth itself has layers that help it sustain life as we know it. How attentive have you been in geology especially...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 819 | Last updated: Jun 16, 2020

Sample Question
What are the layers of the earth in order from the inside tothe outside?

Mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Outer core, mantle, crust, inner core

Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

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Geology Questions & Answers

What is the difference between Era and Period?

It can be confusing to know the difference between era and period, but the more that you know about it, the more that you will understand why they are used differently. A period refers to a large interval that has existed in a time that has already e

What is a water table?

A water table is the upper level of an underground surface in which the soil or rocks are permanently saturated with water. The water table separates the groundwater zone that lies below it. It varies both with the seasons and from year to year becau

What is the process of the hydrologic cycle?

The hydrologic cycle begins with the evaporation of water from the surface of the ocean. As moist air is lifted, it cools and water vapor condenses to form clouds. Moisture is transported around the globe until it returns to the surface as precipitat

What physical property of the rock can be directly determined when the rock is placed in the overflow container? The diagram below shows a rock suspended above an overflow container filled with...

It might be tempting to assume that mass can be determined by sinking a rock into a measuring cylinder of liquid, but only the volume can actually be determined that way. Simply, the volume displaced by the object pushes the level of liquid up so tha

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SEPM is a very complex way in which people get to test out systems. The quiz below is the second in a series of tests that are designed to help you pass the final exams. Do you feel like you can tackle it? Why don’t you...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 361 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Sample Question
In XP, as soon as the work on a task is complete, it is integrated into the whole system.

True

False

Geologic Time Quiz

The earth's past according to geologist can be divided into different eras where certain organisms roamed the earth, they have even taken it a step further to even identify the exact time that an even happened based on some...

Questions: 4 | Attempts: 322 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Sample Question
Reptiles and dinosaurs were abundant during...

The Triassic Period

The Cretaceous Period

The Jurassic Period

All of the Above

Quiz: Can You Pass This Geology Knowledge Challenge?

Can you pass this geology knowledge challenge? If you have studied geology in great detail, then the comprehensive test below is exactly what you need to take to ensure that you don’t fail any exams on this topic. Do give...

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 297 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

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Which characteristic is absolutely necessary for a sedimentary rock to have potential as a possible reservoir rock for oil or gas?

High porosity

Classic texture

Chemical origin

Good stratification

Are You Ready To Take On This Geology Test?

Are you ready to take on this geology test? It is designed for geology students who want to test how much they recall from their classes. Do you feel like you are up to the challenge? How about you give it a shot and see how much...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 259 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

Sample Question
The thin layer of water that covers most of Earth’s surface is called the:

Atmosphere

Biosphere

Lithosphere

Hydrosphere

Reservoir Geology

When it comes to a reservoir, there are some rocks that can be found in it, some permeable, semipermeable and others not permeable. Do you think you have a good understanding on these types of rocks or are you in search of a...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 213 | Last updated: Apr 30, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following statements is true?

A rock can have porosity without having permeability

A rock's porosity is a measure of the ease with which fluid flows through a reservoir

A rock's permeability is the ratio of empty space to the total volume of rock

Test Your Geology Basic Knowledge! Trivia Quiz

Are you looking for a way to test your geology basic knowledge? Some of the basic things that you need to know as a geologists are the characteristics of the layers of the earth, the minerals found within them and how some...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 199 | Last updated: Sep 4, 2020

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Where is the type location for the Mississippian Period?

Germany

The United States

France

England

Quiz: Can You Answer These Fundamental Geology Questions?

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 193 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

Sample Question
What is the focus of an earthquake?

Based on amplitudes of the largest seismic waves.

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

The place within the Earth where energy is released.

Transmitted throughsolids and liquids.

Geology Rocks - Short Cycle

There are three major types of rocks and these are the sedimentary, ingenious and metamorphic rocks. Some people don’t know this but rocks have played a major role in civilization of humans on earth. Below is a geology...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 193 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Sample Question
Which is not a layer of the earth?

Core

Crust

Mantle

Magma

Geology Unit Test

The midterms are almost here and as always practice make us perfect and there is no other way to ensure that you pass the geology unit like ensuring that you read the topics covered so far and take up practice tests to that...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 188 | Last updated: Apr 30, 2019

Sample Question
The thin layer of water that covers most of Earth’s surface is called the

Atmosphere

Biosphere

Lithosphere

Hydrosphere

Geology Trivia Quiz Questions

Are you on the lookout for some Geology Trivia Quiz Questions to start off your day? Below is a short quiz that is guaranteed to do just that for you as it tests out the basics surrounding this study as a whole. Do give it a shot...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 184 | Last updated: Oct 3, 2019

Sample Question
How do geologists study the earth's interior?

Make inferences about direct evidence

Dig deep into the earth and study it directly

Study constructive and destructive forces

Sending robotic equipment into the earth and recording data

Take This Quiz And Learn About Geology

take this quiz and learn about Geology

Have you ever looked at the earth and wonder what secrets it holds from the lakes, seas and the major environmental sites that most people can’t explain? One way to understand it all is by taking up geology as most of your...

Questions: 53 | Attempts: 172 | Last updated: Apr 30, 2019

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Which of the following contribute to weathering?

Organisms such as worms, bacteria and trees

Oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air

Rain water

Organic acids

All of the above

This Quiz Will Put Your Geology Knowledge On A Tough Test

This quiz will put your geology knowledge on a tough test! There are different types of rocks in existence on the earth’s surface. Getting to understand rocks helps to mitigate and warn us about the occurrence of specific...

Questions: 38 | Attempts: 167 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

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Which one of the following statements regarding rock deformation and strength is correct?

Rupture and plastic deformation occur when stresses exceed the elastic limit of a material.

Rocks undergo plastic deformation less readily as temperatures and pressures increase.

Elastic deformation is accomplished through internal flow of material.

When rocks are subjected to stress for long time periods, very small, plastic deformations accumulate to produce large, permanent, elastic deformations.

Do You Have Basic Knowledge About Geology? Quiz

Do you have basic knowledge about Geology? Quiz

There are four layers of the earth and this includes the crust, mantle and inner and outer core. The crust of the Earth is composed of a great variety of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. This is a test to assess your...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 163 | Last updated: May 13, 2019

Sample Question
What language does the word igneous come from ?

Greek

Latin

Hebrew

Mango

The Environmental Geology 1340 Exam Practice Test!

Questions: 55 | Attempts: 147 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

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The salinity of oceans vary from 34 to 37 parts per thousand. What is the definition of salinity?

Grams of solution per cubic kilometer of seawater.

Grams of water in 1 kilogram of solution.

Grams of dissolved ions in 1 kilogram of solution.

Grams of sodium per kilogram of dissolved ions.

Quiz: Earth And Geology

Quiz: Earth and Geology

Questions: 100 | Attempts: 144 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

Sample Question
Which of the following features only forms underwater?

Aa

Pyroclasts

Pahoehoe

Pillow basalt

Volcanic breccia

Quiz: Can You Answer These Geology 101 Questions? #2

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 143 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

Sample Question
Crevasses do not extend all the way to the bottom of a glacier.

True

False

Quiz: Can You Answer These Geology 101 Questions?

Can you answer these geology 101 questions? The rocks on the earth’s surface change over time, and this is as a result of various processes they undergo. Physical geology deals with the study of the physical features of the...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 142 | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

Sample Question
A particular country had a population of 250 million in 1970 and a population growth rate of 1.75%. At this rate, what is the expected population for the year 2050?

300 million

437.5 million

500 million

750 million

1 billion

Test Your Geology Quiz

The solid part of the earth is called the earth’s crust. This section is where we find rocks and through theology, we get to understand the changes that it undergoes through time. The quiz below is designed to help us see...

Questions: 81 | Attempts: 138 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Sample Question
All but which of the following distinguish hominids from other hominoids?

Bipedal manner of locomotion

Larger brain with internal segments

Reduced face and canine teeth

Only are carnivorous eaters

Use and construction of sophisticated tools

Spontaneous Potential Theory

Spontaneous potential as discussed is the potential difference that occurs naturally in the earth. If you plan to drill into the earth’s crust you need to have adequate knowledge on this theory. Do you believe you...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 115 | Last updated: Apr 30, 2019

Sample Question
The primary objective of logging the Spontaneous Potential (SP) is to determine:

True resistivity of the uninvaded formation (Rt)

A qualitative indicator of formation permeability

Mud filtrate resistivity (Rmf)

Formation porosity

Test Your Knowledge On Geology

Test your knowledge on Geology

The earth is a very interesting planet and this can be due to the fact that it is the only known planet that can support human life. This can be partly due to the constitution of the earth’s crust in general. Do you wish to...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 104 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019

Sample Question
What is the very sticky form of clay till called?

Gumbo

Glue

Soup

Chili

The Ultimate Geology Quiz

Are you a geologist? Only true Geologists can make it out of this quiz. For the people who were living under a rock(pun intended) and don't know about geology, it is the study of Earth's surface and the crust and is...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 103 | Last updated: Sep 6, 2018

Sample Question
Which is the number one bituminous coal state in the U.S.?

Illinois

West Virginia

Pennsylvania

Kentucky

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