A level Earth science quiz 1

15 Questions

Quiz Description

In this quiz, we are going to be looking at Earth science. Here, we will cover some very important concepts such as plate tectonics, types of rocks, the earth’s atmosphere, the origin of fossil fuels, and so on. The study of the earth is very important to humanity and other living things, making this quiz important as well. There are a lot of exciting things to learn as you practice with this quiz. 

Earth science is known to be the study of the earth’s structure, properties, processes, and billions of years of biotic evolution. There are 4 main branches of earth science which are: Geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.

Geology is the study of the earth, its materials, and the various processes acting on them, Oceanography is the study of all aspects of the ocean, Meteorology is mainly the study of the earth’s atmosphere, and lastly, Astronomy deals with the study of everything beyond the earth’s atmosphere.

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1:

Which part of the diagram is most likely corresponds to a melting and earthquake zone?


<p>Which part of the diagram is most likely corresponds to a melting and earthquake zone?</p>
Correct
  • 1:
    k
  • 2:
    s
  • 3:
    o
  • 4:
    e
2:

Which of the following is TRUE about plate tectonics and the 'rock cycle'?


Correct
  • 1:
    older mountains are worn away by plates descending into the mantle
  • 2:
     most plates move over the mantle at about 20m per year
  • 3:
    crust plates are moved by convection currents in the mantle
  • 4:
     when plates collide, any rock formed from existing rocks when new mountains are formed are likely to be sedimentary
3:

Which is a sedimentary rock?


Correct
  • 1:
    slate
  • 2:
    limestone
  • 3:
    basalt
  • 4:
    schist
4:

The diagram shows the geology of a section of the Earth's crust. The diagram shows that there has most likely been?


<p>The diagram shows the geology of a section of the Earth's crust. The diagram shows that there has most likely been?</p>
Correct
  • 1:
     folding followed by further deposition
  • 2:
      much folding
  • 3:
     multi-deposition then folding
  • 4:
    faulting
5:

Which was probably TRUE about the Earth's very early atmosphere?


Correct
  • 1:
    ?    it was formed from crashed comets
  • 2:
    ?    there was plenty of oxygen
  • 3:
    ?    it contained a small amount of ammonia
  • 4:
    ?    there was no methane
6:

Where might fossil formation start?


<p>Where might fossil formation start?</p>
Correct
  • 1:
    h
  • 2:
    g
  • 3:
    m
  • 4:
    l
7:

Which is TRUE about rock formations?


Correct
  • 1:
    ?    the deeper a layer of rock the younger it is
  • 2:
    ?    you cannot get rock formations from evaporated seas
  • 3:
    ?    sharp boundries occur in rock formations when there is continuous deposition of sediment
  • 4:
    ?    you can get rock formations from plants
8:

The diagram shows the structure of a cliff face with some details about each layer of rock. (v) composed of orange coloured grains and ripple marks (s) cemented remains of coral and shells of other organisms (e) tiny crystals of hard dense rock, signs of previous melting (n) layers of interlocking crystals with evidence of heating, recrystallisation with no melting (r) hard rock, mixture of larger crystals of different colours.

Which rock layer is most likely to be granite?


<p>The diagram shows the structure of a cliff face with some details about each layer of rock. (v) composed of orange coloured grains and ripple marks (s) cemented remains of coral and shells of other organisms (e) tiny crystals of hard dense rock, signs of previous melting (n) layers of interlocking crystals with evidence of heating, recrystallisation with no melting (r) hard rock, mixture of larger crystals of different colours.</p> <p>Which rock layer is most likely to be granite?</p>
Correct
  • 1:
    e
  • 2:
    n
  • 3:
    r
  • 4:
    s
9:

 Where will limestone form? 


<p>&nbsp;Where will limestone form?&nbsp;</p>
Correct
  • 1:
    m
  • 2:
    e
  • 3:
    f
  • 4:
    k
10:

 Which is TRUE about sedimentary rocks? 


Correct
  • 1:
    consist of layers called magma
  • 2:
    grains are glued together by salt residues
  • 3:
    not usually porous
  • 4:
    never contain fossils
11:

 In which geographical location are you most likely to find oceanic plate moving away from oceanic plate? 


Correct
  • 1:
    the middle of the Pacific Ocean
  • 2:
    along the west coast of South America
  • 3:
    along the north west coast of North America
  • 4:
    along the mid-Atlantic Ridge
12:

 Which is TRUE about 'acidified' water acting on rocks? 


Correct
  • 1:
    peaty soil water does not cause weathering
  • 2:
    nearly neutral water will not weather rocks
  • 3:
    it is an example of physical weathering
  • 4:
    limestone is eroded faster than basalt rock
13:

 Which sequence best describes process K? 


<p>&nbsp;Which sequence best describes process K?&nbsp;</p>
Correct
  • 1:
    weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, pressure, cementation
  • 2:
    may involve burial first, heat and/or pressure, recrystallisation without melting
  • 3:
    burial, pressure, cementation, recrystallisation
  • 4:
    burial, melting, cooling
14:

 Which is TRUE about glaciers? 


Correct
  • 1:
    they consist of a pure frozen water
  • 2:
    they cause little erosion
  • 3:
    the ice is not hard enough to leave scars on rocks
  • 4:
    they crush rocks and transport the fragments
15:

 Which is TRUE about glaciers? 


Correct
  • 1:
    they consist of pure frozen water
  • 2:
    they leave scars on rocks
  • 3:
    they cannot move rocks without crushing them
  • 4:
    they cause little erosion

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