Geology Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent Geology Quizzes

If you fancy yourself a geology fanatic and are up to answering specifically designed questions that gauge your knowledge on Paricutin, try out this quiz. It is a simple set of questions therefore it will be easy to answer.

Questions: 61 | Attempts: 111 | Last updated: Jan 23, 2024

Sample Question
Lava flows are typically finer grained than intrusive igneous rocks. Why?

Intrusive magma is cooler because it is well insulated by the surrounding rock.

Intrusive magma flows onto the Earth's surface and cools very slowly, allowing many small mineral grains to grow.

The extrusive magma cools quickly so the mineral grains do not have time to grow.

The extrusive magma, because it is deep below the surface, cools very slowly, producing very small mineral grains.

The Perfect Practice Test For Geology Exams Part- II

Here we are with "The Perfect Practice Test For Geology Exams Part- II." Geology is a significant part of our daily lives. This course is the study of the Earth and everything that makes up the planet. The questions in...

Questions: 63 | Attempts: 896 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
What are the basic differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology?

Physical geology is the study of fossils and sequences of rock strata; historical geology is the study of how rocks and minerals were used in the past.

Historical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and geologic events, utilizing geologic time scale as a reference; physical geology includes the study of how rocks form and of how erosion shapes the land surface.

Physical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and deposition in relation to plate movements in the geologic past; historical geology charts how and where the plates were moving in the past.

None of the above—physical geology and historical geology are essentially the same.

Internal Structure Of The Earth

Internal Structure of the Earth

Quiz based on Chapter 01: the internal structure of the Earth.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 5544 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
How many main layers is the internal structure of the Earth made of?

One

Two

Three

Unit 4 Geology Final Unit Test

Unit 4 Geology Final unit test

This is the final test for unit 4. When you finish this section please scroll down and complete the discussion questions on a separate piece of paper.. Your parents will grade them. Be careful with your...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 163 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
Satellites can help cartographers produce more accurate maps of the Earth

True

False

Geology 111: Understanding The Planet Earth Exam Sample Test

How much do you understand the planet earth? This quiz can help. Concerning this quiz, you need to recognize the orbit of the earth, the innermost four planets in the solar system, how many minerals exist on earth, what are...

Questions: 62 | Attempts: 256 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
The orbit of our earth is:

Closer, or

Farther from the sun than the orbit of mars

Geological Evolution Quiz

This exam is to test your knowledge of geologic time.

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 3367 | Last updated: Dec 15, 2023

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

The Dynamic Earth: Trivia Quiz! MCQ

What do you know about the Dynamic Earth? There are so many things about the earth that are worth studying and learning. This information is in this very quiz, such as what does the existence of coal in Antarctica mean, what is...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 614 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question

1

2

3

4

Geology Challenge: Weathering, Erosion, And Deposition Quiz

Geology Challenge: Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Quiz

Test your understanding of the dynamic processes that shape our planet with this comprehensive quiz on weathering, erosion, and deposition. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of the forces that break down rocks, transport...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 5362 | Last updated: Jan 17, 2025

Sample Question
What is weathering??

The force of wind

The moving of rock

The dropping of rock

The break of rock

Earthquake Quiz

Have you ever experienced the ground shaking and pondered what causes such a powerful phenomenon? In our Earthquake Quiz, you will find the reason behind it. This quiz delves into the key aspects of earthquakes, from the origins...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 4769 | Last updated: Sep 16, 2024

Sample Question
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Volcanic activity

Meteor impacts

Movement of tectonic plates

Lunar gravity

Grade 7 Ch 5 L 2: Earth's Interior

Explore the structure of Earth with this engaging quiz designed for Grade 7 students. Covering Earth's interior, students will identify different layers like the crust, mantle, and core, understanding their compositions and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1152 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025

Sample Question
Which layer of the Earth is made up of iron crystals?

Inner core

Outer core

Crust

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