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Geology Quiz

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1. What is the study of Geology?
2. Name two types of rocks.
3. What is the process of weathering?
4. What is the difference between erosion and deposition?
5. What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
6. What is the name of the process that creates soil?
7. Name three types of plate boundaries.
8. What is the process of magma cooling and solidifying called?
9. What is the name of the process that creates mountains?
10. Name three examples of sedimentary rocks.

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Geology Practice Sheet

Level 1

  1. What is geology?

Geology is the study of the Earth and its composition, structure, processes, and history. It focuses on the physical properties of rocks, minerals, soils, and other materials that make up the Earth's surface.

  1. What are the three main branches of geology?

The three main branches of geology are physical geology, historical geology, and applied geology. Physical geology focuses on the physical properties of rocks, minerals, soils, and other materials that make up the Earth's surface. Historical geology is concerned with the study of Earth's history and the processes that have shaped it. Applied geology is concerned with the practical application of geologic knowledge to problems in engineering, environmental management, and other fields.

  1. What are the five major divisions of geologic time?

The five major divisions of geologic time are the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, and Quaternary. The Precambrian is the oldest division, spanning from 4.6 billion years ago to 541 million years ago. The Paleozoic is the second oldest division, spanning from 541 million years ago to 252 million years ago. The Mesozoic is the third oldest division, spanning from 252 million years ago to 66 million years ago. The Cenozoic is the fourth oldest division, spanning from 66 million years ago to the present. The Quaternary is the youngest division, spanning from 2.6 million years ago to the present.

Level 2

  1. What are the three major types of rocks?

The three major types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock cools and solidifies. Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments are deposited and then compacted and cemented together. Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to extreme heat and pressure.

  1. What is the rock cycle?

The rock cycle is a process in which rocks of one type are transformed into rocks of another type. It begins with the formation of igneous rocks from molten material. These rocks can then be weathered and eroded, forming sedimentary rocks. The sedimentary rocks can then be subjected to high temperatures and pressures, forming metamorphic rocks. The metamorphic rocks can then be melted, forming magma, which can then cool and solidify, forming igneous rocks.

  1. What is plate tectonics?

Plate tectonics is the theory that the Earth's crust is made up of several large, rigid plates that move in relation to each other. This movement causes the formation of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, and other geologic features.

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