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Something About Geology Trivia Quiz

Let's see if you know something about geology. Have fun taking this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by starghurl01. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
starghurl01

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,100

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the lithosphere? Hint

a vehicle composed of four wheels

the air in the Earth

the part of the Earth where we live

all water in Earth

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the basic part of the lithosphere? Hint

earth

ocean

rocks

trees

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Question 3 of 10

3. What do you call rocks that have been formed from the hot molten material within the Earth's crust that has cooled and hardened? Hint

Sedimentary rocks

Tiny rocks

Metamorphic rocks

Igneous rocks

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Question 4 of 10

4. What do you call the rocks that are formed from deposits of materials under water like sand, pebbles, gravel and clay? Hint

Tiny Rocks

Igneous Rocks

Sedimentary rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do you call the process of breaking down of rocks? Hint

compacting

metamorphism

weathering

solidifying

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are natural compounds formed through geological processes called? Hint

rocks

minerals

soil

planets

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the Moh's scale of hardness, what is the hardest natural substance? Hint

Diamond

Gold

Gypsum

Corundum

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is/are the property/properties in which natural compounds may break? Hint

crystal form

luster

cleavage and fracture

specific gravity

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Question 9 of 10

9. What color of soil is said to be fertile? Hint

white or light gray soil

reddish or brownish soil

black soil

gray soil

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the ability of soil to allow water to pass through it? Hint

water-holding capacity

permeability

trickling

ductility

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the lithosphere?

Answer: the part of the Earth where we live

The lithosphere is a layer of solid, brittle rock making up the outer 100 km of the Earth, surrounding both the crust and the outermost portion of the upper mantle. It is where we live, build our homes, plant our crops and raise livestock and poultry. The Earth's surface is continuously being changed by living and nonliving things as well as natural forces.

2. What is the basic part of the lithosphere?

Answer: rocks

The geological structures found in the Earth are mostly made up of solid parts called rocks. Rocks are the basic part of lithosphere. They are found everywhere, and they range in sizes. Geologists classify them as igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic according to their origin.

3. What do you call rocks that have been formed from the hot molten material within the Earth's crust that has cooled and hardened?

Answer: Igneous rocks

Igneous rocks have been formed from the hot molten material within the Earth's crust that has cooled and hardened. They can be found near volcanoes. The word "igneous" comes from the Latin word for fire. Examples of igneous rocks are obsidian, basalt and granite.

4. What do you call the rocks that are formed from deposits of materials under water like sand, pebbles, gravel and clay?

Answer: Sedimentary rocks

Sedimentary rocks are formed from deposits of materials under water like sand, pebbles, gravel and clay. They often contain fossil remains. Examples of sedimentary rocks are sandstone, limestone and shale.

5. What do you call the process of breaking down of rocks?

Answer: weathering

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks to form rock fragments by physical or chemical means. It can be classified as mechanical/physical weathering or chemical weathering.

6. What are natural compounds formed through geological processes called?

Answer: minerals

Minerals play a vital role in the progress of a country. They are useful and necessary to everyday life. There are about 2000 minerals in the Earth's crust.

7. According to the Moh's scale of hardness, what is the hardest natural substance?

Answer: Diamond

Hardness is the characteristic of a mineral to resist scratching. Mineralogists measure the hardness of a mineral using a scale called Moh's scale of hardness, and according to this scale, diamond is the hardest mineral, and next to it is corundum.

8. What is/are the property/properties in which natural compounds may break?

Answer: cleavage and fracture

Some minerals break easily along cleavage planes and produce smooth crystal faces. Other minerals do not split along cleavage planes but break irregularly. This irregular breakage is called fracture. It shows the true color of the mineral.

9. What color of soil is said to be fertile?

Answer: black soil

Black soil is said to be fertile because it is generally rich in organic matter or humus. Humus is the partially decayed plant and animal materials which makes a plant grow.

10. What is the ability of soil to allow water to pass through it?

Answer: permeability

Permeability is the capability of a porous rock or sediment to permit the flow of fluids through its pore spaces.

Source: Author starghurl01

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