Geology and Tectonic Plates Quiz

Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

• Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton

• Marie Curie

• Charles Darwin

What is the main driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?

• Wind currents

• Magnetic fields

• Convection currents in the asthenosphere

• Gravity

Which type of boundary is associated with the creation of mountain ranges like the Himalayas?

• Subduction Zones

• Transform Boundaries

• Divergent Boundaries

• Convergent Boundaries

What type of landform is created at a divergent boundary between continental plates?

• Mountain ranges

• Rift valleys

• Volcanic island arcs

• Trenches

Which mineral identification test involves observing the color of the powdered mineral?

• Hardness

• Streak

• Luster

• Effervescence

What is the hardness of a mineral that can be scratched by a fingernail?

• 2.5

• 7

• 1

• 5

Which of the following is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?

• Pumice

• Limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Organic

• Igneous

Which mineral is known for its salty taste?

• Gypsum

• Sulfur

• Halite

• Magnetite

What type of boundary is the San Andreas Fault an example of?

• Subduction Zone

• Convergent Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary