Earth Science Quiz

What is the process by which rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces?

• weathering

• compaction

• melting

• erosion

Which of the following is a type of mechanical weathering?

• Volcanic activity

• Frost wedging

• Erosion

• Chemical weathering

What is the movement of weathered materials from one location to another?

• sedimentation

• deposition

• erosion

• weathering

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Erosion of a riverbank

• Formation of a sand dune

• Melting of a glacier

• Reaction of limestone with acid rain

What is a volcano?

• A volcano is a man-made structure used for storing and distributing water.

• A volcano is a type of weather phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms.

• A volcano is a mountain or hill with a vent through which molten rock, ash, and gases are ejected.

• A volcano is a large body of water with a vent through which molten rock, ash, and gases are ejected.

Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano?

• Shield

• Caldera

• Cinder cone

• Stratovolcano

What causes an earthquake?

• Volcanic activity

• Tectonic plate movement

• Meteor impact

• Sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust

Which of the following is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• seismograph

What is the point beneath Earth's surface where an earthquake starts?

• fault line

• seismograph

• hypocenter

• epicenter

Which of the following is a primary wave (P-wave) during an earthquake?

• Rayleigh wave

• P-wave

• Surface wave

• S-wave