North Carolina Geological History Quiz

When did the landmass under North Carolina begin to form?

• 4.6 billion years ago

• 1,700 million years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 480 million years ago

What geological region is home to the Coastal Plain and Carolina bays?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal

• Valley and Ridge

Which region in North Carolina is known for its gem mines and gold district?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal

• Valley and Ridge

What are the oldest rocks in North Carolina?

• Metamorphic rocks of the Blue Ridge belt

• Sedimentary rocks of the Coastal Plain

• Igneous rocks of the Piedmont

• Sedimentary rocks of the Valley and Ridge

What geological region separates the Piedmont from the Valley and Ridge Province?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal

• Valley and Ridge

When did the first humans arrive in North Carolina?

• 10,000 years ago

• 1, 000 years ago

• 100 years ago

• 200 years ago

The Coastal Plains of North Carolina is rich in minerals. What are the main minerals mined in this region?

• Gemstone and Gold

• Sand and Phosphate

• Fossils

• Granite and Coal

What created the Appalachian Mountains?

• volcanic activity
• erosion
• tectonic plates collision
• earthquakes

Which plates collided to created the Appalachian mountains?

• South American and African plates
• North American and Eurasian plates
• North American and Pacific plates
• North American and African plates

What region can we find most of North Carolina's fossils?

• Coastal Plain
• Mountains
• Piedmont
• Outer Banks