by alex
Have you ever wondered about the forces that shape our planet? This Geology Quiz will challenge your understanding of Earth’s layers, rock formations, and the dynamic processes that have sculpted its surface over millions of years. Dive into the intriguing world of geology and see how much you really know about the ground beneath your feet. Good luck!
Geology Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust?
Quartz
Feldspar
Mica
Calcite
2. Which type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Limestone
3. What is the name of the supercontinent that existed around 335 million years ago?
Gondwana
Laurasia
Pangaea
Rodinia
4. Which geological era is known as the ‘Age of Reptiles’?
Cenozoic
Mesozoic
Paleozoic
Proterozoic
5. What is the name of the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed?
Metamorphism
Crystallization
Lithification
Erosion
6. Which type of fault occurs when the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall?
Reverse fault
Strike-slip fault
Normal fault
Thrust fault
7. What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface?
Magma
Lava
Basalt
Granite
8. Which mineral is known for its perfect cleavage and is often used in electrical insulators?
Quartz
Feldspar
Mica
Calcite
9. What is the main driving force behind plate tectonics?
Magnetic field
Solar radiation
Convection currents
Gravitational pull
10. Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Volcanic
