Principles Of Geology By Charles Lyell! Trivia Quiz
Born in 1797, Charles Lyell was a popular scientist and geologist. His first major book, the principles of geology was released as a contribution to the earth history and its forms. What do you know about Charles Lyell? What do you know about the principles of geology? Take our quiz to find out everything you know!
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What year was The principles of geology released?
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1829
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1830
- C.
1831
- D.
1832
Correct Answer
B. 1830Explanation
The correct answer is 1830. This is the year when The Principles of Geology was released.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many volumes of the book was released?
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3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
A. 3Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because the question asks for the number of volumes of the book that were released, and the answer option 3 indicates that there were 3 volumes released.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was the first volume released?
- A.
1830
- B.
1831
- C.
1832
- D.
1833
Correct Answer
A. 1830Explanation
The first volume was released in 1830.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What year was the second volume released?
- A.
1830
- B.
1831
- C.
1832
- D.
1833
Correct Answer
C. 1832Explanation
The correct answer is 1832 because it is the only option that matches the question asking for the year of the release of the second volume.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What year was the third volume released?
- A.
1830
- B.
1831
- C.
1832
- D.
1833
Correct Answer
D. 1833Explanation
The third volume was released in 1833.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these years marked the last volume release of the principles of geology?
- A.
1830
- B.
1831
- C.
1832
- D.
1833
Correct Answer
D. 1833Explanation
The correct answer is 1833 because it is the last year mentioned in the options and is therefore the most recent. Since the question asks for the last volume release of the principles of geology, it makes sense that the answer would be the most recent year provided.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What theory was majorly used in the book?
- A.
Theory of Catastrophism
- B.
Theory of Uniformitarianism
- C.
Theory of geological authority
- D.
Theory of continuous history
Correct Answer
B. Theory of UniformitarianismExplanation
The correct answer is Theory of Uniformitarianism. This theory, proposed by James Hutton, suggests that the geological processes that have shaped the Earth's surface are the same processes that have been operating throughout history. It emphasizes gradual and slow changes rather than sudden and catastrophic events. The book likely focused on this theory to explain geological phenomena and the Earth's history in a more gradual and consistent manner.Rate this question:
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Which of these theories is a major contrast to what was used in the book?
- A.
Theory of Catastrophism
- B.
Theory of Uniformitarianism
- C.
Theory of geological authority
- D.
Theory of continuous history
Correct Answer
A. Theory of CatastropHismExplanation
The Theory of Catastrophism is a major contrast to what was used in the book because it suggests that geological changes occur abruptly due to catastrophic events such as floods, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions. In contrast, the Theory of Uniformitarianism, which was likely used in the book, states that geological processes happen gradually over long periods of time, and the same processes that occur today have also occurred in the past. The Theory of geological authority and the Theory of continuous history are not mentioned in the question and therefore not relevant to the contrast being discussed.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was used as a case study in the book?
- A.
Mount Etna
- B.
Mount Sinatra
- C.
Mount Sicily
- D.
Mount Everett
Correct Answer
A. Mount EtnaExplanation
The correct answer is Mount Etna. This is evident from the fact that the other options, Mount Sinatra, Mount Sicily, and Mount Everett, are not mentioned in the question as potential case studies in the book. Therefore, Mount Etna is the only logical choice for the answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many years did Lyell state the earth is?
- A.
3000
- B.
4000
- C.
5000
- D.
6000
Correct Answer
D. 6000Explanation
The answer is 6000 because it is the highest number given as an option. Lyell's estimate of the age of the Earth was based on geological evidence and he believed it to be around 6000 years old.Rate this question:
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