Geology Quiz

What is a crater?

• A large mountain formed by tectonic plates

• A bowl-like hole that forms when rock explodes from a volcano

• A deep ocean trench

• A flat plain on the Earth's surface

What causes an earthquake?

• The eruption of a volcano

• The movement of glaciers

• Vibrations within Earth caused by the sudden release of energy

• The flow of rivers

What is a geyser?

• A large lake formed by melting glaciers

• A hot spring that shoots intermittent jets of steam and water

• A type of rock formation

• A deep cave in the mountains

What is a hot spring?

• A spring of natural hot water, typically heated by volcanic activity

• A cold water spring found in mountains

• A type of desert oasis

• A man-made swimming pool

What is a volcano?

• A large river delta

• A landform, usually cone-shaped, produced by a collection of erupted material around a vent

• A type of forest ecosystem

• A flat desert area

What is a fossil?

• A type of mineral found in caves

• Reserved remains of an organism, usually from prehistoric times

• A type of volcanic rock

• A modern-day plant species

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a volcano?

• Cone-shaped

• Formed by erupted material

• Found only in oceans

• Has a vent or opening

Which natural feature is associated with volcanic activity?

• Hot spring

• Glacier

• Desert

• River

What typically heats a hot spring?

• Solar energy

• Volcanic activity

• Wind currents

• Ocean tides

What is the primary cause of vibrations during an earthquake?

• Movement of rocks along a fault

• Erosion by wind

• Flow of lava

• Tidal waves