18 Questions
Which geological process is associated with the energy originating in the interior of the Earth?
Magmatism
What is the term for the forces within the Earth that cause the ground to move?
Endogenic forces
Which process involves chemical changes in rocks due to variations in heat and pressure?
Metamorphosis
Where does magmatism occur?
Under or on the surface of the Earth
Which geological process involves magma trying to escape through volcanic openings or cracks on the ground?
Magmatism
Which type of processes are usually influenced by gravity, water, wind, and organisms?
Exogenic processes
What happens when compressional rocks are pushing or squeezing against one another?
The stress produced is directed towards the center
In what type of stress do tensional rocks move farther away from each other?
Tensional stress
What can happen when shear stress occurs at the boundaries of plates?
Earthquakes can occur
How does tensional stress affect rocks?
It stretches the bed of rocks
What is the main result of compressional stress in folding?
Thickening or shortening of the crust
How does compressional stress differ from tensional stress?
Tensional stress directs stress towards the center
What is the specific field of geosciences that addresses the origin, distribution, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources?
Petroleum Geology
Which field of geology deals with the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water below the Earth’s surface?
Hydrogeology
In geological terms, what is the application of geologic information to aid in the realistic characterization of construction sites for suitable foundation design known as?
Engineering Geology
What is broadly defined as the application of theoretical and applied mathematics to the assessment of geologic data to aid in the interpretation of earth evolution?
Mathematical Geology
How many major components is Earth's structure divided into?
Four
Which division is based on composition in terms of Earth's structure?
Crust
Test your knowledge of oceanography terminology with this quiz. Identify and match key terms related to continental margins, trenches, mid-oceanic ridges, and other geological processes.
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