Exploring Earth's Rocks and Energy

Which of the following is an example of a gas filled igneous rock?

• Basalt

• Granite

• Pumice

• Obsidian

What process is primarily responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Erosion and deposition

• Metamorphism

• Crystallization

Which of the following characteristics is typical of metamorphic rocks?

• Layered appearance

• Presence of fossils

• Glassy texture

• Foliation

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

• Nuclear Power

Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind Energy

• Hydroelectric Power

• Geothermal Energy

• Oil

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is the primary difference between relative and absolute aging in geology?

• Relative aging uses radiometric dating, while absolute aging uses fossil records.

• Relative aging determines the exact age, while absolute aging determines the order of events.

• Relative aging determines the order of events, while absolute aging determines the exact age.

• Relative aging uses tree rings, while absolute aging uses ice cores.

Which era is known as the "Age of Reptiles"?

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Precambrian

Which period is known for the dominance of dinosaurs?

• Cambrian

• Jurassic

• Devonian

• Quaternary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which epoch is the current epoch in the geological time scale?

• Holocene

• Pleistocene

• Miocene

• Eocene

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which type of igneous rock is formed from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface to form a glassy texture?

• Granite

• Diorite

• Obsidian

• Gabbro