Geological and Cosmological Processes Quiz

What is physical weathering also known as?

• Mass wasting

• Chemical weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Biological weathering

Which process involves the absorption of water and changes in rock shape?

• Oxidation

• Hydration

• Carbonation

• Frost weathering

What is the primary driving force behind volcanism?

• Gravity

• Plate tectonic motion

• Weathering

• Soil erosion

Which type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

• Divergent boundary

What theory suggests that the universe is constantly expanding?

• Static Universe Theory

• Oscillating Universe

• Big Bang Theory

• Steady State Theory

Who proposed the Heliocentric model of the solar system?

• Isaac Newton

• Claudius Ptolemy

• Albert Einstein

• Nicholas Copernicus

What is the process of down-slope movement of rock and soil due to gravity called?

• Tectonic movement

• Mass wasting

• Soil erosion

• Weathering

Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion?

• Gully erosion

• Sheet erosion

• Wind erosion

• Frost erosion

What is the main source of heat in the Earth's interior?

• Geothermal energy

• Frictional heating

• Wind energy

• Solar radiation

What is the term for the gradual movement of continents over time?

• Subduction

• Seafloor spreading

• Continental drift

• Plate tectonics