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Geology 111: Understanding The Planet Earth Exam Sample Test

How much do you understand the planet earth? This quiz can help. Concerning this quiz, you need to recognize the orbit of the earth, the innermost four planets in the solar system, how many minerals exist on earth, what are...

Questions: 62 | Attempts: 254 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
The orbit of our earth is:

Closer, or

Farther from the sun than the orbit of mars

A Quiz On Classical Orchestral Music

A Quiz on Classical Orchestral Music

Again, this is a practice for the notes on exam 3. Do not forget about the listening from this unit as well.

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 128 | Last updated: Jun 14, 2024

Sample Question
Beethoven's middle period is commonly refered to as his "Classic" period.

True

False

8th Grade Geological Evolution Test

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 303 | Last updated: Oct 24, 2024

Sample Question
What does a geologist study?

Geology- rocks, and the shape of the earth

Fossils, Ancient organisms

Unconformities

Continental Drift

Can You Answer These Fundamental Geology Questions?

Can you answer these fundamental geology questions? For this quiz, you will need to know the epicenter's focus, where do most earthquakes occur, and the significant characteristics of P and S waves. What is a seismic gap,...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 12102 | Last updated: Apr 29, 2024

Sample Question
What is the focus of an earthquake?

Based on amplitudes of the largest seismic waves.

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

The place within the Earth where energy is released.

Transmitted through solids and liquids.

Geology Knowledge Quiz

Do you know what is beneath your feet? Test your skills with our Geology Knowledge Quiz. This quiz takes you into the heart of geology, exploring the processes that shape our planet. You'll tackle questions on everything from...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 511 | Last updated: Feb 11, 2025

Sample Question
What type of rock is formed by cooling lava?

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Igneous

Composite

Economic Geology Ores

How well do you know economic ores, their appearance and their chemical formulae? When typing in formulae, don't worry about subscript values. When an equation can contain one of two different elements, use a comma...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 1136 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
Which mineral has the chemical formula Cu5FeS4 ?

Ilmenite

Bornite

Pentlandite

Azurite

Do You Have Basic Knowledge About Geology? Quiz

Do you have basic knowledge about Geology? Quiz

There are four layers of the earth, and this includes the crust, mantle, and inner and outer core. The earth’s crust is made up of three different types of rocks. This is a test to assess your knowledge on The Rock Cycle,...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 292 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2024

Sample Question
What language does the word igneous come from ?

Greek

Latin

Hebrew

Mango

The Environmental Geology 1340 Exam Practice Test!

Environmental geology is an applied science that pertains to the practical application of the factors in geology and the solving of environmental problems. It involves the application of the findings of geologic research and...

Questions: 55 | Attempts: 622 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
The salinity of oceans vary from 34 to 37 parts per thousand. What is the definition of salinity?

Grams of solution per cubic kilometer of seawater.

Grams of water in 1 kilogram of solution.

Grams of dissolved ions in 1 kilogram of solution.

Grams of sodium per kilogram of dissolved ions.

Geology Test: Can You Identify These Minerals? Trivia Quiz

This trivia quiz is a geology test: can you identify these minerals? There are different types of minerals that can be found below the earth surface some are extremely rare while others are too common. Do you think you are...

Questions: 33 | Attempts: 158 | Last updated: Dec 13, 2023

Sample Question
Rocks that are high in silca content melt at lower temperatures than rocks with low silica content:

Ture

False

This Is Probably The Hardest Geology Test!

This is Probably the Hardest Geology Test!

This is probably the hardest geology test! The earth is an exciting place in our solar system, and through geology, we understand some of the rocks, minerals, volcanoes, and even shifts with the earth’s rocks. Do you think...

Questions: 53 | Attempts: 4508 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
In order to produce a commercially viable oil deposit, there must be a source rock, a reservoir rock, a seal rock, and a ____________.

Trap—a geologic configuration that forces oil to pool up and denies it passage to the surface

Heater rock—an intrusive igneous rock beneath the source rock to heat the oil and give it buoyancy

Large fracture connecting the reservoir rock to the surface of the Earth, so the oil can move freely toward the surface

Filter rock—a rock of intermediate permeability located between the source and reservoir rocks to remove impurities

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