Question 1

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding geothermal energy?

Accepted Answer

A) Used geothermal water can be returned to aquifers via injection wells. 
B) Itʹs in use in Iceland,Japan,and California. 
C) It can be used to produce both heat and electricity. 
D) It is the product of exogenic processes. 
A) Used geothermal water can be returned to aquifers via injection wells. 
B) Itʹs in use in Iceland,Japan,and California. 
C) It can be used to produce both heat and electricity. 
D) It is the product of exogenic processes.

Question 2

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding Alfred Wegenerʹs theory of continental drift?

Accepted Answer

A) It was immediately adopted because of his geological background. 
B) He was the first to propose that the continents moved. 
C) He believed that 225 million years ago all the continents were joined together to form Pangaea. 
D) Although he provided a mechanism for continental drift,he could not find evidence of it. 
A) It was immediately adopted because of his geological background. 
B) He was the first to propose that the continents moved. 
C) He believed that 225 million years ago all the continents were joined together to form Pangaea. 
D) Although he provided a mechanism for continental drift,he could not find evidence of it.

Question 3

Which of the following is an endogenic process?

Accepted Answer

A) Weathering 
B) Stream deposition 
C) Glacial erosion 
D) Volcanism 
A) Weathering 
B) Stream deposition 
C) Glacial erosion 
D) Volcanism

Question 4

In terms of dating of specific rocks,structures,or landscapes,relative age refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the age of one feature with respect to another within a sequence of events and deduced from the positions of rock strata above and below one another. 
B) the age of geological features based on isotopic dating techniques. 
C) the inability to ascertain exact age through isotopic methods and the necessity to provide a date range for such features. 
D) the approximate age of geological features based on the period or epoch in which they occurred.For instance,noting a feature is from the Cretaceous. 
A) the age of one feature with respect to another within a sequence of events and deduced from the positions of rock strata above and below one another. 
B) the age of geological features based on isotopic dating techniques. 
C) the inability to ascertain exact age through isotopic methods and the necessity to provide a date range for such features. 
D) the approximate age of geological features based on the period or epoch in which they occurred.For instance,noting a feature is from the Cretaceous.

Question 5

The major rocks of Earthʹs crust are classified into principal types based on

Accepted Answer

A) relative and absolute locations. 
B) three specific rock-forming processes; i.e.,the manner in which they formed. 
C) mineral composition. 
D) element composition. 
A) relative and absolute locations. 
B) three specific rock-forming processes; i.e.,the manner in which they formed. 
C) mineral composition. 
D) element composition.

Question 6

According to currently accepted scientific theories,Earth is never affected by catastrophes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) The age of the sea floor is the same in most areas of the ocean. 
B) The age of the sea floor does not follow a discernable pattern. 
C) The age of the sea floor increases with increasing distance from a mid-ocean ridge. 
D) The oldest sea floor material is several billion years in age. 
E) The age of the sea floor increases with increasing distance from a trench. 
A) The age of the sea floor is the same in most areas of the ocean. 
B) The age of the sea floor does not follow a discernable pattern. 
C) The age of the sea floor increases with increasing distance from a mid-ocean ridge. 
D) The oldest sea floor material is several billion years in age. 
E) The age of the sea floor increases with increasing distance from a trench.

Question 8

Limestone is a type of_______ rock that forms when_______ .

Accepted Answer

A) sedimentary; calcium carbonate precipitates,or organic material containing calcium carbonate accumulates in a water environment 
B) sedimentary; broken fragments of rock are deposited in a water environment and are then cemented together. 
C) igneous; lava cools 
D) igneous; magma cools 
A) sedimentary; calcium carbonate precipitates,or organic material containing calcium carbonate accumulates in a water environment 
B) sedimentary; broken fragments of rock are deposited in a water environment and are then cemented together. 
C) igneous; lava cools 
D) igneous; magma cools

Question 9

Metamorphism that occurs when rocks are exposed to the pressure and extreme temperature associated with intruding magma is known as

Accepted Answer

A) extrusive metamorphism. 
B) regional metamorphism. 
C) contact metamorphism. 
D) intrusive metamorphism. 
A) extrusive metamorphism. 
B) regional metamorphism. 
C) contact metamorphism. 
D) intrusive metamorphism.

Question 10

The uneven transition zone from the outer core to the mantle is known as the ________discontinuity.

Accepted Answer

A) Asthensosphere 
B) Lithosphere 
C) Mohorovičić 
D) Gutenberg 
A) Asthensosphere 
B) Lithosphere 
C) Mohorovičić 
D) Gutenberg

Question 11

Which layer of the planet forms 80 percent of Earthʹs total volume,and has an average density of 1.grams /cm3?

Accepted Answer

A) Mantle 
B) Oceanic crust 
C) Core 
D) Continental crust 
A) Mantle 
B) Oceanic crust 
C) Core 
D) Continental crust

Question 12

The geologic cycle is powered both by exogenic and endogenic energy systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which part of Earth is primarily responsible for Earthʹs magnetic field? Why? What are the characteristics of magnetic reversals? How often do they occur? When will the next one occur,and what will happen when it does?

Accepted Answer

Earthʹs magnetism is generated in the li

Question 14

Continental crust is basically _______,whereas oceanic crust is basically_______ .

Accepted Answer

A) sima; sial 
B) granite; basalt 
C) basalt; granite 
D) thin; thick 
A) sima; sial 
B) granite; basalt 
C) basalt; granite 
D) thin; thick

Question 15

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding continental drift?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an old theory that has been essentially disproven. 
B) The term ʺcontinental driftʺ is now called plate tectonics. 
C) It does not occur because the crust is brittle. 
D) It occurred about two billion years ago,but no longer occurs today. 
A) It is an old theory that has been essentially disproven. 
B) The term ʺcontinental driftʺ is now called plate tectonics. 
C) It does not occur because the crust is brittle. 
D) It occurred about two billion years ago,but no longer occurs today.

Question 16

Limestone formed from the shells of marine organisms is an example of_______ sedimentary rock.

Accepted Answer

A) biochemical 
B) organic 
C) chemical 
D) clastic 
A) biochemical 
B) organic 
C) chemical 
D) clastic

Question 17

Evidence of reversals in Earthʹs magnetic field is found along areas of seafloor spreading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Earthʹs magnetic field

Accepted Answer

A) is principally generated in the inner core. 
B) is constant in its intensity. 
C) is variable,and it has faded to zero and returned to full strength with the polarity reversed. 
D) remains a mystery as to its cause. 
A) is principally generated in the inner core. 
B) is constant in its intensity. 
C) is variable,and it has faded to zero and returned to full strength with the polarity reversed. 
D) remains a mystery as to its cause.

Question 19

The Precambrian Eon encompasses what percentage of Earthʹs total history?

Accepted Answer

A) 0)04 % 
B) 5% 
C) 88.3% 
D) 11.7% 
A) 0)04 % 
B) 5% 
C) 88.3% 
D) 11.7%

Question 20

Pangaea is currently dated at

Accepted Answer

A) the beginning of the Holocene. 
B) 4)6 billion years ago. 
C) 225 to 200 million years ago. 
D) 65 million years ago. 
E) about half the timespan of Earthʹs existence. 
A) the beginning of the Holocene. 
B) 4)6 billion years ago. 
C) 225 to 200 million years ago. 
D) 65 million years ago. 
E) about half the timespan of Earthʹs existence.

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding geothermal energy?

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding Alfred Wegenerʹs theory of continental drift?

Which of the following is an endogenic process?

In terms of dating of specific rocks,structures,or landscapes,relative age refers to

The major rocks of Earthʹs crust are classified into principal types based on

According to currently accepted scientific theories,Earth is never affected by catastrophes.

Which of the following is CORRECT?

Limestone is a type of_ rock that forms when_ .

Metamorphism that occurs when rocks are exposed to the pressure and extreme temperature associated with intruding magma is known as

The uneven transition zone from the outer core to the mantle is known as the ________discontinuity.

Which layer of the planet forms 80 percent of Earthʹs total volume,and has an average density of 1.grams /cm3?

The geologic cycle is powered both by exogenic and endogenic energy systems.

Which part of Earth is primarily responsible for Earthʹs magnetic field? Why? What are the characteristics of magnetic reversals? How often do they occur? When will the next one occur,and what will happen when it does?

Continental crust is basically _,whereas oceanic crust is basically_ .

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding continental drift?

Limestone formed from the shells of marine organisms is an example of_______ sedimentary rock.

Evidence of reversals in Earthʹs magnetic field is found along areas of seafloor spreading.

Earthʹs magnetic field

The Precambrian Eon encompasses what percentage of Earthʹs total history?

Pangaea is currently dated at

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Which of the following is NOT correct regarding geothermal energy?

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding Alfred Wegenerʹs theory of continental drift?

Which of the following is an endogenic process?

In terms of dating of specific rocks,structures,or landscapes,relative age refers to

The major rocks of Earthʹs crust are classified into principal types based on

According to currently accepted scientific theories,Earth is never affected by catastrophes.

Which of the following is CORRECT?

Limestone is a type of_______ rock that forms when_______ .

Metamorphism that occurs when rocks are exposed to the pressure and extreme temperature associated with intruding magma is known as

The uneven transition zone from the outer core to the mantle is known as the ________discontinuity.

Which layer of the planet forms 80 percent of Earthʹs total volume,and has an average density of 1.grams /cm3?

The geologic cycle is powered both by exogenic and endogenic energy systems.

Which part of Earth is primarily responsible for Earthʹs magnetic field? Why? What are the characteristics of magnetic reversals? How often do they occur? When will the next one occur,and what will happen when it does?

Continental crust is basically _______,whereas oceanic crust is basically_______ .

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding continental drift?

Limestone formed from the shells of marine organisms is an example of_______ sedimentary rock.

Evidence of reversals in Earthʹs magnetic field is found along areas of seafloor spreading.

Earthʹs magnetic field

The Precambrian Eon encompasses what percentage of Earthʹs total history?

Pangaea is currently dated at

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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Limestone is a type of_ rock that forms when_ .

Continental crust is basically _,whereas oceanic crust is basically_ .