Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an environment in which an igneous rock forms?

Accepted Answer

A) explosive eruption of volcanic ash 
B) cooling and solidification of lava 
C) solidification of magma at depth 
D) intense squeezing from tectonic forces 
E) all of these are environments that form igneous rock 
A) explosive eruption of volcanic ash 
B) cooling and solidification of lava 
C) solidification of magma at depth 
D) intense squeezing from tectonic forces 
E) all of these are environments that form igneous rock D

Question 2

Which of the following locations would most likely contain large,angular rocks?

Accepted Answer

A) location 1,along the margins of a glacier 
B) location 2,along a steep mountain front 
C) location 3,in sand dunes 
D) locations 1 and 2 
E) locations 2 and 3 
A) location 1,along the margins of a glacier 
B) location 2,along a steep mountain front 
C) location 3,in sand dunes 
D) locations 1 and 2 
E) locations 2 and 3 D

Question 3

What is the most likely reason why a region is higher than adjacent regions?

Accepted Answer

A) there is a hot spot beneath it 
B) the crust is thicker 
C) it is underlain by oceanic crust 
D) the asthenosphere is hotter 
E) the crust is hotter 
A) there is a hot spot beneath it 
B) the crust is thicker 
C) it is underlain by oceanic crust 
D) the asthenosphere is hotter 
E) the crust is hotter B

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT list processes in an order consistent with a logical progression through the rock cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) weathering,erosion,deposition 
B) solidification,melting,burial 
C) erosion,deposition,burial 
D) uplift,weathering,erosion 
E) burial,metamorphism,melting 
A) weathering,erosion,deposition 
B) solidification,melting,burial 
C) erosion,deposition,burial 
D) uplift,weathering,erosion 
E) burial,metamorphism,melting

Question 5

Which of the following geologic hazards was NOT discussed for the area around St.George,Utah?

Accepted Answer

A) volcanic eruptions 
B) earthquakes from a fault along the Hurricane cliffs 
C) flooding from the main river 
D) flash flooding from the mountains 
E) all of these were discussed 
A) volcanic eruptions 
B) earthquakes from a fault along the Hurricane cliffs 
C) flooding from the main river 
D) flash flooding from the mountains 
E) all of these were discussed

Question 6

Which layer in the earth is similar to the composition of granite?

Accepted Answer

A) continental crust 
B) oceanic crust 
C) upper mantle 
D) lower mantle 
E) core 
A) continental crust 
B) oceanic crust 
C) upper mantle 
D) lower mantle 
E) core

Question 7

Which of the following settings would result in the formation of igneous rocks?

Accepted Answer

A) location 1 
B) location 2 
C) location 3 
D) location 4 
A) location 1 
B) location 2 
C) location 3 
D) location 4

Question 8

Which arrows in this figure indicates ultraviolet energy,an external energy source?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 9

Which of the following locations would contain sand,rounded stones,and broken shells?

Accepted Answer

A) location 1,along the margins of a glacier 
B) location 2,along a steep mountain front 
C) location 3,in sand dunes 
D) location 4,along a beach 
E) location 5,on relatively deep seafloor 
A) location 1,along the margins of a glacier 
B) location 2,along a steep mountain front 
C) location 3,in sand dunes 
D) location 4,along a beach 
E) location 5,on relatively deep seafloor

Question 10

Which of the following geologic aspects influence our lives based on the photograph showing horses and cows on a grassy field?

Accepted Answer

A) the presence of mountains,which influence the formation of clouds and precipitation 
B) the steepness of slopes 
C) the availability of water 
D) all of these 
A) the presence of mountains,which influence the formation of clouds and precipitation 
B) the steepness of slopes 
C) the availability of water 
D) all of these

Question 11

Which of the following is the best description of what the lithosphere contains?

Accepted Answer

A) continental and oceanic crust 
B) both types of crust and the uppermost mantle 
C) weak part of the upper mantle 
D) upper and lower mantle 
E) lower mantle and outer core 
A) continental and oceanic crust 
B) both types of crust and the uppermost mantle 
C) weak part of the upper mantle 
D) upper and lower mantle 
E) lower mantle and outer core

Question 12

Which layer on this figure is the continental crust?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 13

Which layer in the earth is similar to the green mineral olivine?

Accepted Answer

A) continental crust 
B) oceanic crust 
C) mantle 
D) core 
A) continental crust 
B) oceanic crust 
C) mantle 
D) core

Question 14

The main cause of the Rapid City flood of 1972 was:

Accepted Answer

A) rapid melting of glaciers in the Black Hills because of global warming 
B) failure of a dam because of a large landslide into the reservoir 
C) poor design and poor construction of a large concrete dam 
D) intense rainfall from a thunderstorm that resulted in a flash flood 
E) all of these 
A) rapid melting of glaciers in the Black Hills because of global warming 
B) failure of a dam because of a large landslide into the reservoir 
C) poor design and poor construction of a large concrete dam 
D) intense rainfall from a thunderstorm that resulted in a flash flood 
E) all of these

Question 15

Which of the following geologic resources was discussed for the area around St.George,Utah?

Accepted Answer

A) oil field 
B) floodplains with fertile soils 
C) a large cement plant 
D) all of these 
E) a and b only 
A) oil field 
B) floodplains with fertile soils 
C) a large cement plant 
D) all of these 
E) a and b only

Question 16

Which of the following is a way that geology influences Rapid City and areas of the Black Hills,either presently or in the past?

Accepted Answer

A) flooding along creeks that drain the Black Hills 
B) tilted rock layers that control the steepness of slopes 
C) tourism from presidents' faces chiseled into granite 
D) large gold deposits 
E) all of these 
A) flooding along creeks that drain the Black Hills 
B) tilted rock layers that control the steepness of slopes 
C) tourism from presidents' faces chiseled into granite 
D) large gold deposits 
E) all of these

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about how water moves on our planet?

Accepted Answer

A) Rainfall can coat rocks and soil with a thin film of water,helping them to weather. 
B) Moving water and its sediment can erode into solid rock,sculpting Earth's surface. 
C) Groundwater typically rises towards higher areas where it emerges as springs. 
D) Wind causes waves in the oceans and helps guide ocean currents. 
E) Glaciers can transport sediment and carve the underlying landscape. 
A) Rainfall can coat rocks and soil with a thin film of water,helping them to weather. 
B) Moving water and its sediment can erode into solid rock,sculpting Earth's surface. 
C) Groundwater typically rises towards higher areas where it emerges as springs. 
D) Wind causes waves in the oceans and helps guide ocean currents. 
E) Glaciers can transport sediment and carve the underlying landscape.

Question 18

Which of the following are ways that the atmosphere interacts with Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

A) Liquid water on the surface can evaporate,becoming water vapor in the atmosphere. 
B) The atmosphere includes a low percentage of water vapor,most of which comes from the oceans. 
C) Earth's atmosphere blocks most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. 
D) Some energy that strikes the earth is converted into infrared energy. 
E) All of these. 
A) Liquid water on the surface can evaporate,becoming water vapor in the atmosphere. 
B) The atmosphere includes a low percentage of water vapor,most of which comes from the oceans. 
C) Earth's atmosphere blocks most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. 
D) Some energy that strikes the earth is converted into infrared energy. 
E) All of these.

Question 19

Compared to oceanic crust,continental crust is:

Accepted Answer

A) thinner 
B) more dense 
C) lighter in color 
D) all of these 
A) thinner 
B) more dense 
C) lighter in color 
D) all of these

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a way(s)that an oil field might impact people living nearby:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing job opportunities 
B) improving the local economy 
C) increasing likelihood of volcanic eruptions 
D) increasing likelihood of an oil spill 
A) increasing job opportunities 
B) improving the local economy 
C) increasing likelihood of volcanic eruptions 
D) increasing likelihood of an oil spill

Which of the following is NOT an environment in which an igneous rock forms?

Which of the following locations would most likely contain large,angular rocks?

What is the most likely reason why a region is higher than adjacent regions?

Which of the following does NOT list processes in an order consistent with a logical progression through the rock cycle?

Which of the following geologic hazards was NOT discussed for the area around St.George,Utah?

Which layer in the earth is similar to the composition of granite?

Which of the following settings would result in the formation of igneous rocks?

Which arrows in this figure indicates ultraviolet energy,an external energy source?

Which of the following locations would contain sand,rounded stones,and broken shells?

Which of the following geologic aspects influence our lives based on the photograph showing horses and cows on a grassy field?

Which of the following is the best description of what the lithosphere contains?

Which layer on this figure is the continental crust?

Which layer in the earth is similar to the green mineral olivine?

The main cause of the Rapid City flood of 1972 was:

Which of the following geologic resources was discussed for the area around St.George,Utah?

Which of the following is a way that geology influences Rapid City and areas of the Black Hills,either presently or in the past?

Which of the following is NOT true about how water moves on our planet?

Which of the following are ways that the atmosphere interacts with Earth's surface?

Compared to oceanic crust,continental crust is:

Which of the following is NOT a way(s)that an oil field might impact people living nearby:

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Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards

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Deformation and Metamorphism

Geologic Time

The Seafloor and Continental Margins

Mountains, basins, and Continents

Earthquakes and Earths Interior

Climate, weather, and Their Influences on Geology

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Weathering, soil, and Unstable Slopes

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Exam 1: The Nature of Geology

Which of the following is NOT an environment in which an igneous rock forms?

Which of the following locations would most likely contain large,angular rocks?

What is the most likely reason why a region is higher than adjacent regions?

Which of the following does NOT list processes in an order consistent with a logical progression through the rock cycle?

Which of the following geologic hazards was NOT discussed for the area around St.George,Utah?

Which layer in the earth is similar to the composition of granite?

Which of the following settings would result in the formation of igneous rocks?

Which arrows in this figure indicates ultraviolet energy,an external energy source?

Which of the following locations would contain sand,rounded stones,and broken shells?

Which of the following geologic aspects influence our lives based on the photograph showing horses and cows on a grassy field?

Which of the following is the best description of what the lithosphere contains?

Which layer on this figure is the continental crust?

Which layer in the earth is similar to the green mineral olivine?

The main cause of the Rapid City flood of 1972 was:

Which of the following geologic resources was discussed for the area around St.George,Utah?

Which of the following is a way that geology influences Rapid City and areas of the Black Hills,either presently or in the past?

Which of the following is NOT true about how water moves on our planet?

Which of the following are ways that the atmosphere interacts with Earth's surface?

Compared to oceanic crust,continental crust is:

Which of the following is NOT a way(s)that an oil field might impact people living nearby:

Investigating Geologic Questions

Plate Tectonics

Earth Materials

Igneous Environments

Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards

Sedimentary Environments and Rocks

Deformation and Metamorphism

Geologic Time

The Seafloor and Continental Margins

Mountains, basins, and Continents

Earthquakes and Earths Interior

Climate, weather, and Their Influences on Geology

Glaciers, shorelines, and Changing Sea Levels

Weathering, soil, and Unstable Slopes

Streams and Flooding

Water Resources

Energy and Mineral Resources

Geology of the Solar System

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