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Foundations of Geology

Geology

A collection of multiple-choice questions covering Earth's composition, processes, and geological history.

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10 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Jul 17, 2026

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1 Which scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals?

A Richter scale
B Mohs scale
C Beaufort scale
D Saffir-Simpson scale

2 What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava?

A Sedimentary
B Metamorphic
C Igneous
D Conglomerate

3 Which layer of the Earth is located directly beneath the crust?

A Outer core
B Inner core
C Lithosphere
D Mantle

4 The San Andreas Fault is an example of which type of plate boundary?

A Transform boundary
B Divergent boundary
C Convergent boundary
D Passive margin

5 What is the primary mineral component of limestone?

A Quartz
B Calcite
C Feldspar
D Mica

6 Which geological era is commonly known as the 'Age of Reptiles'?

A Paleozoic
B Cenozoic
C Mesozoic
D Proterozoic

7 What is the name of the supercontinent that existed approximately 300 million years ago?

A Gondwana
B Laurasia
C Pangaea
D Rodinia

8 Which of these is a metamorphic rock formed from shale?

A Slate
B Basalt
C Sandstone
D Granite

9 What process involves the breaking down of rocks at the Earth's surface by water, wind, or ice?

A Deposition
B Weathering
C Subduction
D Lithification

10 Which element is the most abundant by mass in the Earth's crust?

A Iron
B Silicon
C Oxygen
D Aluminum

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