Geology Quizzes & Trivia
This is a personal quiz for study for a final.
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Sample QuestionThe ___________ forms the relatively cool, brittle plates of plate tectonics.
This practice quiz is meant to help prepare you to take the quiz on Earth's interior and Pangaea.For the quiz please study:~The layers of the Earth- what they are made of, their state, and what happens to density and...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 905 | Last updated: Jan 20, 2017
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Sample QuestionWhat is the center most layer of the Earth?
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Sample QuestionWhat is the basic cause of extinction of species over time?
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
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Sample QuestionIn XP, as soon as the work on a task is complete, it is integrated into the whole system.
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: 345 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhat are the layers of the earth in order from the inside tothe outside?
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
Which geological period is responsible for the appearance of the most complex and the most diverse organisms?
In Palaeozoic Era life evolved was in its simplest form and gradually the complexities increased with the progress in time. Life of microscopic level were identified in the precambrian era which were simple. Mesozoic comes after palaeozoic with advan
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?
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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
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...
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Sample QuestionReptiles and dinosaurs were abundant during...
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
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following statements is true?
Have you just finished covering chapter six in your geology class? If so, 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 it a try and see...
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 193 | Last updated: Jun 3, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhich characteristic is absolutely necessary for a sedimentary rock to have potential as a possible reservoir rock for oil or gas?
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...
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Sample QuestionWhich is not a layer of the earth?
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
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Sample QuestionThe thin layer of water that covers most of Earth’s surface is called the
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
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Sample QuestionHow do geologists study the earth's interior?
The earth is a very interesting place in our solar system, and through geology, we get to understand some of the rocks, minerals, volcanoes, and even shifts with the earth’s rocks. Do you think you can pass what has come to...
Questions: 53 | Attempts: 173 | Last updated: Jun 3, 2019
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Sample QuestionIn order to produce a commercially viable oil deposit, there must be a source rock, a reservoir rock, a seal rock, and a ____________.
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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Sample QuestionWhich of the following contribute to weathering?
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
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Sample QuestionWhat language does the word igneous come from ?
Have you been looking for some practice test for the upcoming geology paper you are having next week? The Basic geology practice quiz below is perfect for that as it is even designed to help you see how the questions will be...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 154 | Last updated: Jun 3, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhat is the focus of an earthquake?
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
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Sample QuestionAll but which of the following distinguish hominids from other hominoids?
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 135 | Last updated: May 13, 2019
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Sample QuestionThe thin layer of water that covers most of Earth’s surface is called the
If you are a geology student, then the trivia quiz below is exactly what you need to review all the things you have covered so far. It covers most of the topics we have learned and is perfect for someone who doubts their...
Questions: 30 | Attempts: 135 | Last updated: Jun 3, 2019
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Sample QuestionCrevasses do not extend all the way to the bottom of a glacier.
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 earth and the processes acting on them....
Questions: 23 | Attempts: 131 | Last updated: Jun 3, 2019
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Sample QuestionA 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?
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 natural hazards and educates people when it comes to climate...
Questions: 38 | Attempts: 121 | Last updated: Jun 3, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhich one of the following statements regarding rock deformation and strength is correct?
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
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Sample QuestionThe primary objective of logging the Spontaneous Potential (SP) is to determine:
With the academic year coming to a close, it is essential to ensure that we have refreshed our memory on all things covered in the geology class. The quiz below is set up from chapter 8, 2, 7, 12, & 13 composed of online and...
Questions: 100 | Attempts: 110 | Last updated: Jun 3, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following features only forms underwater?
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
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Sample QuestionWhat is the very sticky form of clay till called?
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
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Sample QuestionWhich is the number one bituminous coal state in the U.S.?
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: 102 | Last updated: Apr 18, 2019
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Sample QuestionWhich element makes up 50% of the earth's crust?
