Scientist Charles Lyell’s Book! Trivia Questions Quiz
Charles Lyell is a popular geologist who authored several books and contributed to many theories. Many of his books received international acclamation and proved quite useful to the field of science. How many of his books do you know? What do you know about these books? Find out by taking our quiz!
- 1.
When was the book, Principles of Geology released?
- A.
1830
- B.
1852
- C.
1863
- D.
1871
Correct Answer
A. 1830Explanation
The book "Principles of Geology" was released in 1830.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
What year was Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man released?
- A.
1830
- B.
1852
- C.
1863
- D.
1871
Correct Answer
C. 1863Explanation
In 1863, the book "Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" was released. This book was written by Sir Charles Lyell, a renowned geologist, and it presented evidence supporting the idea that humans had existed on Earth for a much longer time than previously believed. The publication of this book was significant in shaping the field of anthropology and challenging traditional views on human history.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
When did Charles write A manual of elementary geology?
- A.
1830
- B.
1852
- C.
1863
- D.
1871
Correct Answer
B. 1852Explanation
Charles wrote A manual of elementary geology in 1852.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
When did Lyell release The student’s element of geology?
- A.
1830
- B.
1852
- C.
1863
- D.
1871
Correct Answer
D. 1871Explanation
Lyell released The student's element of geology in 1871.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
Which of these books did Charles release in 1849?
- A.
A second visit to the United States of North America
- B.
Lyell’s Travels in North America
- C.
The student’s element of geology
- D.
Principles of Geology
Correct Answer
A. A second visit to the United States of North AmericaExplanation
In 1849, Charles released the book "A second visit to the United States of North America".Rate this question:
-
- 6.
Which of these did Lyell write in 1845?
- A.
A second visit to the United States of North America
- B.
Lyell’s Travels in North America
- C.
The student’s element of geology
- D.
Principles of Geology
Correct Answer
B. Lyell’s Travels in North AmericaExplanation
In 1845, Lyell wrote "Lyell's Travels in North America".Rate this question:
-
- 7.
What book was released in 1871?
- A.
A second visit to the United States of North America
- B.
Lyell’s Travels in North America
- C.
The student’s element of geology
- D.
Principles of Geology
Correct Answer
C. The student’s element of geologyExplanation
The correct answer is "The student's element of geology". This book was released in 1871.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
Which of these books was released in the year, 1830?
- A.
A second visit to the United States of North America
- B.
Lyell’s Travels in North America
- C.
The student’s element of geology
- D.
Principles of Geology
Correct Answer
D. Principles of Geology -
- 9.
What was Lyell’s first book among these?
- A.
A second visit to the United States of North America
- B.
Lyell’s Travels in North America
- C.
The student’s element of geology
- D.
Principles of Geology
Correct Answer
D. Principles of GeologyExplanation
Lyell's first book among the options provided is "Principles of Geology."Rate this question:
-
- 10.
What year was Lyell born?
- A.
1797
- B.
1798
- C.
1799
- D.
1800
Correct Answer
A. 1797Explanation
Lyell was born in 1797.Rate this question:
-
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 21, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Jun 25, 2019Quiz Created by
Gregorynaomi
Back to top