14 Questions
Which branch of geology examines the materials composing Earth and seeks to understand the processes that operate beneath and upon its surface?
Physical geology
What is the aim of historical geology?
To understand the development of Earth
What are the internal forces responsible for creating earthquakes, building mountains, and producing volcanic structures?
Earth's internal forces
What are the erosional effects that result in a great diversity of landscapes?
Water, wind, and ice
Why is the interpretation of rocks and minerals important in understanding our planet?
They form in response to Earth's internal and external processes
According to the big bang theory, when did our universe begin to expand and cool?
13.7 billion years ago
According to the nebular theory, what did the bodies of our solar system evolve from?
An enormous rotating cloud called the solar nebula
How long did it take for planet Earth and the rest of our solar system to take form in the Milky Way Galaxy?
9 billion years
What were the first elements that formed after the universe began to expand and cool?
Hydrogen and helium atoms
How many moons revolve around the Sun in our solar system?
More than 160 moons
Which image of Earth was taken from Apollo 17?
The Blue Marble
What do the tan cloud-free zones over the land in the image represent?
Major desert regions
What does the band of clouds across central Africa in the image indicate?
A much wetter climate
What does the dark blue color of the oceans in the image remind us of?
The importance of the oceans and the atmosphere
Test your knowledge of physical geology and explore the dynamic processes that shape our ever-changing planet. From earthquakes to volcanic structures, this quiz will cover the materials and forces that make Earth the fascinating planet it is.
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