Earth Science, Tarbuck - Complete Test
Bank - Exam Questions - Quizzes
(Updated 2026 )
, Test Bank for Earth Science 15th
Edition
Earth Science, 15e (Tarbuck/Lutgens)
Chapter 1 Introduction To Earth
Science
1) What Are The Basic Differences Between The Disciplines Of Physical
And Historical Geology?
A) Physical Geology Is The Study Of Fossils And Sequences Of Rock Strata;
Historical Geology Is The Study Of How Rocks And Minerals Were Used
In The Past.
B) Historical Geology Involves The Study Of Rock Strata, Fossils, And
Geologic Events, Utilizing The Geologic Time Scale As A Reference; Physical
Geology Includes The Study Of How Rocks Form And Of How Erosion
Shapes The Land Surface.
C) Physical Geology Involves The Study Of Rock Strata, Fossils, And Deposition In
Relation To Plate Movements In The Geologic Past; Historical Geology Charts
How And Where The Plates Were Moving In The Past.
D) None Of The Above—Physical Geology And Historical Geology Are
Essentially The Same. Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Remember
2) The Study Of Earth's Atmosphere Is Known As .
A) Astronomy
B) Oceanography
C) Meteorology
D) Cosmolog
y Answer:
C Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
, Test Bank for Earth Science 15th
Edition
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Remember
3) Which Science Is Not Used Within The Earth Sciences?
A) Chemistry
B) Physics
C) Biology
D) Mathematics
E) None Of The Above; Earth Science Makes Use Of All Of
These Sciences. Answer: E
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Apply
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Edition
4) Oceanography Is The Study Of The Oceans And Geology Is The Study Of The
Earth, So What Is Meteorology?
A) The Study Of Meteors
B) The Study Of The Sun's Impact On The Upper Atmosphere
C) The Study Of The Atmosphere
D) The Study Of How To Be A
TV Newscaster Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Remember
5) Sedimentary Rocks With Marine Fossils Are Exposed At The Top Of Mt.
Everest. Which Scientists Would Make Most Use Of This Observation In
Their Study?
A) Meteorologists, Because They Could Use The Fossils As A Guide To Ancient Climates
B) Geologists, Because Their Elevation Is Related To Physical Geology And
Fossils Are Related To Earth History
C) Oceanographers, Because The Fossils Can Tell Us About Periods When The
Earth Was Covered With Water To The Height Of Mt. Everest
D) Astronomers, Because They Can Study How Life Came From Outer
Space To Earth Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 2
Understand
6) Hurricanes And Tornados Are Natural Disasters. What Branch Of The
Earth Sciences Studies The Origin Of These Phenomena?
A) Meteorology
B) Geology
Bank - Exam Questions - Quizzes
(Updated 2026 )
, Test Bank for Earth Science 15th
Edition
Earth Science, 15e (Tarbuck/Lutgens)
Chapter 1 Introduction To Earth
Science
1) What Are The Basic Differences Between The Disciplines Of Physical
And Historical Geology?
A) Physical Geology Is The Study Of Fossils And Sequences Of Rock Strata;
Historical Geology Is The Study Of How Rocks And Minerals Were Used
In The Past.
B) Historical Geology Involves The Study Of Rock Strata, Fossils, And
Geologic Events, Utilizing The Geologic Time Scale As A Reference; Physical
Geology Includes The Study Of How Rocks Form And Of How Erosion
Shapes The Land Surface.
C) Physical Geology Involves The Study Of Rock Strata, Fossils, And Deposition In
Relation To Plate Movements In The Geologic Past; Historical Geology Charts
How And Where The Plates Were Moving In The Past.
D) None Of The Above—Physical Geology And Historical Geology Are
Essentially The Same. Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Remember
2) The Study Of Earth's Atmosphere Is Known As .
A) Astronomy
B) Oceanography
C) Meteorology
D) Cosmolog
y Answer:
C Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
, Test Bank for Earth Science 15th
Edition
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Remember
3) Which Science Is Not Used Within The Earth Sciences?
A) Chemistry
B) Physics
C) Biology
D) Mathematics
E) None Of The Above; Earth Science Makes Use Of All Of
These Sciences. Answer: E
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 Apply
, Test Bank for Earth Science 15th
Edition
4) Oceanography Is The Study Of The Oceans And Geology Is The Study Of The
Earth, So What Is Meteorology?
A) The Study Of Meteors
B) The Study Of The Sun's Impact On The Upper Atmosphere
C) The Study Of The Atmosphere
D) The Study Of How To Be A
TV Newscaster Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1 Remember
5) Sedimentary Rocks With Marine Fossils Are Exposed At The Top Of Mt.
Everest. Which Scientists Would Make Most Use Of This Observation In
Their Study?
A) Meteorologists, Because They Could Use The Fossils As A Guide To Ancient Climates
B) Geologists, Because Their Elevation Is Related To Physical Geology And
Fossils Are Related To Earth History
C) Oceanographers, Because The Fossils Can Tell Us About Periods When The
Earth Was Covered With Water To The Height Of Mt. Everest
D) Astronomers, Because They Can Study How Life Came From Outer
Space To Earth Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: 1.1 What Is Earth Science
Bloom's Taxonomy: 2
Understand
6) Hurricanes And Tornados Are Natural Disasters. What Branch Of The
Earth Sciences Studies The Origin Of These Phenomena?
A) Meteorology
B) Geology
