Geology Quiz

What is the study of rocks, minerals, and the Earth's structure called?

• Geology

• Constructive Force

• Destructive Force

• Plate Tectonics

Which type of force builds up the Earth's surface?

• Geologist

• Constructive Force

• Destructive Force

• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of force breaks down the Earth's surface?

• Geologist

• Constructive Force

• Destructive Force

• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the term for the process of two plates colliding and pushing against each other to form a mountain?

• Geologist

• Constructive Force

• Destructive Force

• Plate Tectonics

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Which type of force creates new landforms?

• Geologist

• Constructive Force

• Destructive Force

• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of force wears away or destroys landforms?

• Geologist

• Constructive Force

• Destructive Force

• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of force causes the formation of islands?

• Geologist

• Constructive Force

• Destructive Force

• Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Scientists that study geology and the chemical and physical characteristics of rock.

• anthropologist

• botanist

• geologist

• paleontologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Vibrations in the Earth that carry energy released during an earthquake.

• sonic waves

• radiowaves

• microwaves

• Seismic Waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer surface.

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

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