WorksheetsBTO3234 Quiz 1 (2.5%)
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a naturally occurring petroleum component?
Diesel
Kerosene
Heavy tar
Gasoline
What type of plate boundary is associated with the collision of tectonic plates?
Transform Plate Boundaries
Passive Plate Boundaries
Divergent Plate Boundaries
Convergent Plate Boundaries
What are hydrocarbons made of?
Oxygen and carbon
Hydrogen and carbon
Nitrogen and carbon
Carbon and sulfur
What is the process involved in turning sediment into sedimentary rock?
Erosion, Deposition
Melting, Freezing
Compaction, Cementation
Evaporation, Condensation
What type of basin is formed by the lateral movement of crust sections?
Foreland Basins
Strike-slip Basins
Rift Basins
Arc Systems
What is the study of sedimentary rocks and layers in relation to geologic time called?
(a)
What type of rocks are associated with petroleum reserves?
(a)
Metamorphic
Magma
Sedimentary
Igneous
Match the mineral properties on the left with their correct descriptions.
The color of a mineral’s powder when rubbed on a white tile
The way a mineral reflects light from its surface
Ability to resist scratching or abrasion
The tendency of a mineral to break along flat planes
What is the process of converting organic matter into petroleum called?
Crystallization
Distillation
Diagenesis
Sublimation
What is the process of converting sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?
Weathering, Erosion
Heat, Pressure
Freezing, Melting
Evaporation, Condensation
What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles called?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Compaction
The symbols ka, Ma, and Ga refer to points in time like a date.
True
False
