Geology 1001 Peter Doran Exam 1
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The age of the rock and how the rock formed are the two geological
factors that affect where _________ __________ , such as copper
and iron, are located. -
correct answer ✅mineral resources
What are the primary differences between continents and ocean
basins? -
correct answer ✅Different rock types and thickness
the rigid portion of earth (crust and upper mantle) -
correct answer ✅lithosphere
Continental crust is thicker than _________ __________. -
correct answer ✅oceanic crust
Metamorphism involves which processes? -
correct answer ✅Heat
Pressure
deformation
,Geology 1001 Peter Doran Exam 1
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
__________ ____________ are formed directly by precipitates
from hot water. -
correct answer ✅Hydrothermal rocks
How can you best describe where the Earth's core is located? -
correct answer ✅The core is located in the central zone of Earth,
beneath the mantle.
Understanding geology is important to everyday life because: -
correct answer ✅We rely on it for energy resources
We rely on it to locate raw material for industries It helps us make
decisions regarding the environment
Besides liquid water, the other 2 transportation agents of
sediments are _______ and ________. -
correct answer ✅ice and wind (Gravity also plays a role in moving
sediments.)
The 4 outer planets are? -
correct answer ✅Neptune
Jupiter
Uranus
,Geology 1001 Peter Doran Exam 1
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Saturn
____________ is the balance or equilibrium of adjacent blocks of
brittle lithosphere floating on the ductile asthenosphere. -
correct answer ✅Isostasy
_________ is molten rock that cools on the surface. -
correct answer ✅Lava
What are glaciers? -
correct answer ✅Variety of sediment from large, angular boulders
to fine rock powder
Large, angular rocks -
correct answer ✅Steep mountain fronts
sand, pebbles, and cobbles -
correct answer ✅River channels
sand, broken shells, and rounded, well-worn stones as a result of
wave action -
correct answer ✅Beaches
, Geology 1001 Peter Doran Exam 1
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Magma is molten rock that occurs _______________. -
correct answer ✅underground
_____________ usually occurs at great depth, in the lower crust or
the mantle. -
correct answer ✅Melting
What 3 factors directly shape the surface of Earth? -
correct answer ✅Impact of diverse life forms
Atmosphere and its movement
Water and its movement
Occurs when infrared energy from the Sun is radiated back from
Earth and trapped by Earth's atmosphere, resulting in warming
conditions. -
correct answer ✅The greenhouse effect
The 2 types of crust found on Earth? -
correct answer ✅continental and oceanic
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The age of the rock and how the rock formed are the two geological
factors that affect where _________ __________ , such as copper
and iron, are located. -
correct answer ✅mineral resources
What are the primary differences between continents and ocean
basins? -
correct answer ✅Different rock types and thickness
the rigid portion of earth (crust and upper mantle) -
correct answer ✅lithosphere
Continental crust is thicker than _________ __________. -
correct answer ✅oceanic crust
Metamorphism involves which processes? -
correct answer ✅Heat
Pressure
deformation
,Geology 1001 Peter Doran Exam 1
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
__________ ____________ are formed directly by precipitates
from hot water. -
correct answer ✅Hydrothermal rocks
How can you best describe where the Earth's core is located? -
correct answer ✅The core is located in the central zone of Earth,
beneath the mantle.
Understanding geology is important to everyday life because: -
correct answer ✅We rely on it for energy resources
We rely on it to locate raw material for industries It helps us make
decisions regarding the environment
Besides liquid water, the other 2 transportation agents of
sediments are _______ and ________. -
correct answer ✅ice and wind (Gravity also plays a role in moving
sediments.)
The 4 outer planets are? -
correct answer ✅Neptune
Jupiter
Uranus
,Geology 1001 Peter Doran Exam 1
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Saturn
____________ is the balance or equilibrium of adjacent blocks of
brittle lithosphere floating on the ductile asthenosphere. -
correct answer ✅Isostasy
_________ is molten rock that cools on the surface. -
correct answer ✅Lava
What are glaciers? -
correct answer ✅Variety of sediment from large, angular boulders
to fine rock powder
Large, angular rocks -
correct answer ✅Steep mountain fronts
sand, pebbles, and cobbles -
correct answer ✅River channels
sand, broken shells, and rounded, well-worn stones as a result of
wave action -
correct answer ✅Beaches
, Geology 1001 Peter Doran Exam 1
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Magma is molten rock that occurs _______________. -
correct answer ✅underground
_____________ usually occurs at great depth, in the lower crust or
the mantle. -
correct answer ✅Melting
What 3 factors directly shape the surface of Earth? -
correct answer ✅Impact of diverse life forms
Atmosphere and its movement
Water and its movement
Occurs when infrared energy from the Sun is radiated back from
Earth and trapped by Earth's atmosphere, resulting in warming
conditions. -
correct answer ✅The greenhouse effect
The 2 types of crust found on Earth? -
correct answer ✅continental and oceanic
