Precambrian Era Geologic Processes Quiz

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What was the major geologic event of the Precambrian Era?

  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Sedimentary deposition
  • Meteorite impact
  • Orogenesis (correct)

What is the result of orogenesis during the Precambrian Era?

  • Formation of huge mountain ranges (correct)
  • Ocean acidification
  • Global cooling
  • Mass extinction

How are the rocks from the Precambrian Era described due to the processes they have undergone?

  • Crystalline rocks (correct)
  • Sedimentary rocks
  • Metamorphic rocks
  • Volcanic rocks

What happened to the mountains after the orogenic periods in the Precambrian Era?

<p>Long periods of denudation reduced them to near-level rock surfaces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Precambrian rocks in most parts of Ethiopia?

<p>They are found beneath all other rocks, forming the basement rocks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What limited our knowledge of the events in the Precambrian Era?

<p>Remoteness in time and absence of well-preserved fossils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which geological process was the major one during the Paleozoic Era?

<p>Denudation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Precambrian rocks found exposed in the southern part of the country?

<p>Guji, southern Omo, and parts of southern Bale and Borena (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which geological period did the sea invade the land starting from Somalia and Ogaden?

<p>Late Triassic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region is NOT mentioned as a location where Precambrian rocks are found exposed?

<p>Eastern Hararghe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rock is associated with the flourishing of marine life during the Mesozoic Era?

<p>Lime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Mesozoic Era geologic processes?

<p>Alternate slow sinking and rising of the landmass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was formed at the end of the major geological process during the Paleozoic Era?

<p>'Peneplained' surface with inselbergs here and there (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the country were sediments transported southward and eastward to form continental and marine deposits, respectively?

<p>Northern part (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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