GEOL 1 REVIEWER

What is the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it?

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Meteorology

Which galaxy is the nearest to us?

• Sombrero Galaxy

• Triangulum Galaxy

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

Who is credited for discovering that the Earth is rotating?

• Ptolemy

• Aristarchus

• Copernicus

• Eratosthenes

What is the shape of the Earth?

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Cube

• Oblate Spheroid

What is the composition of the Earth's core closely resembling?

• Aluminum and Titanium

• Copper and Zinc

• Iron and Nickel

• Gold and Silver

What is the primary component of the Hydrosphere?

• Water

• Land

• Air

• Ice

What is the density of rocks at the surface of the Earth?

• 0.5 - 1.0g/cm^3

• 3.5 - 4.0g/cm^3

• 1.5 - 2.0g/cm^3

• 2.5 - 3.0g/cm^3

What is the primary mineral found in the Earth's upper mantle?

• Feldspar

• Quartz

• Olivine

• Mica

What is the primary component of the Atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

What is the primary component of the Cryosphere?

• Water

• Ice

• Air

• Land