Petrology and Earth's Structure Quiz

What is the primary focus of Petrology?

• Study of rocks and their properties

• Study of plant life

• Study of weather patterns

• Study of soil composition

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

What type of rocks are formed from cooled magma?

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Volcanic Rocks

• Igneous Rocks

What is the primary component of the Earth's Inner Core?

• Nickel

• Silicate minerals

• Solid iron

• Liquid iron

Which type of rock is formed through the accumulation and cementation of sediments?

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Igneous Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Basaltic Rocks

What is the temperature of the Earth's Inner Core?

• Less than 1,000°C

• Around 3,000°C

• Exceeding 5,000°C

• Around 1,500°C

What is the primary purpose of Petrology in Civil Engineering?

• Creating geological maps

• Studying climate change

• Designing buildings

• Material selection and site selection

Which of the following is NOT a classification of rocks?

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Crystal Rocks

• Igneous Rocks

What is the process of forming Metamorphic Rocks?

• Erosion and transportation

• Cooling of magma

• Accumulation of sediments

• Heat and pressure

Which layer of the Earth generates its magnetic field?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core