Branches of Geology Quiz 2

Which branch of geology studies the arrangement and orientation of rock layers?

• structural geology

• stratigraphy

• petrology

• geomorphology

Which branch of geology studies the composition, structure, and properties of crystals?

• Volcanology

• Sedimentology

• Crystallography

• Petrology

Which branch of geology studies the study of water on Earth, including its distribution, movement, and properties?

• hydrology

• oceanography

• seismology

• volcanology

Which branch of geology studies the study of earthquakes and seismic waves?

• volcanology

• paleontology

• mineralogy

• seismology

Which branch of geology that studies rock layers and their formation?

• mineralogy

• stratigraphy

• paleontology

• geomorphology

Which branch of geology studies the deformation and movement of rocks?

• sedimentary geology

• structural geology

• volcanology

• geophysics

Which branch of geology studies the Earth's interior and seismic activities?

• volcanology

• geomorphology

• paleontology

• seismology

Which branch of geology studies the Earth's rock layers and their formation?

• mineralogy

• stratigraphy

• paleontology

• seismology