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What is the primary component of the continental crust?
What is the primary component of the continental crust?
- Granite (correct)
- Obsidian
- Basalt
- Pumice
Which layer of the Earth is known for its relatively low resistance to plastic flow?
Which layer of the Earth is known for its relatively low resistance to plastic flow?
- Outer Core
- Mesosphere
- Lithosphere
- Asthenosphere (correct)
Which part of the core is solid and made predominantly of iron according to NASA?
Which part of the core is solid and made predominantly of iron according to NASA?
- Inner Core (correct)
- Crust
- Mantle
- Outer Core
What is the main composition of the mantle?
What is the main composition of the mantle?
Which scientific theory explains the large-scale motion of tectonic plates?
Which scientific theory explains the large-scale motion of tectonic plates?
What is the primary reason for the strong magnetic field associated with the outer core?
What is the primary reason for the strong magnetic field associated with the outer core?
How are intrusive igneous rocks formed?
How are intrusive igneous rocks formed?
What is the difference between extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks?
What is the difference between extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks?
What type of rocks are also known as volcanic rocks?
What type of rocks are also known as volcanic rocks?
What Latin word does 'igneous' originate from?
What Latin word does 'igneous' originate from?
Which type of igneous rock forms from rapidly cooling magma near the surface?
Which type of igneous rock forms from rapidly cooling magma near the surface?
What forces are associated with the formation of extrusive igneous rocks?
What forces are associated with the formation of extrusive igneous rocks?
According to uniformitarianism, how is the Earth continuously modified?
According to uniformitarianism, how is the Earth continuously modified?
Who proposed the theory of catastrophism?
Who proposed the theory of catastrophism?
What is the key idea behind uniformitarianism?
What is the key idea behind uniformitarianism?
How thick is the Earth's crust approximately under the continents?
How thick is the Earth's crust approximately under the continents?
What type of rock does oceanic crust primarily consist of?
What type of rock does oceanic crust primarily consist of?
Who is known as 'The Father of Modern Geology'?
Who is known as 'The Father of Modern Geology'?
What is the primary building material apart from wood discussed in the text?
What is the primary building material apart from wood discussed in the text?
Why is site selection crucial for civil engineering projects according to the text?
Why is site selection crucial for civil engineering projects according to the text?
What do geologists refer to when they mention 'soil'?
What do geologists refer to when they mention 'soil'?
Who introduced the CLORPT equation in 1941 related to soil formation?
Who introduced the CLORPT equation in 1941 related to soil formation?
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the soil environment according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the soil environment according to the text?
What do careful studies of a construction site help to achieve according to the text?
What do careful studies of a construction site help to achieve according to the text?
What method is commonly used to test the hardness of rocks?
What method is commonly used to test the hardness of rocks?
Why is porosity an important factor to consider in building rocks?
Why is porosity an important factor to consider in building rocks?
What specific range of specific gravity is ideal for good building rocks?
What specific range of specific gravity is ideal for good building rocks?
Why is toughness an essential characteristic of building rocks?
Why is toughness an essential characteristic of building rocks?
Why is appearance considered a primary factor when selecting building rocks for face work?
Why is appearance considered a primary factor when selecting building rocks for face work?
Why are rock foundations preferred over soil foundations in construction?
Why are rock foundations preferred over soil foundations in construction?
