Review Game Zone
Flash Cards
(current)
Games
Teachers
Search
Geology 2
Test Description: Geology
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Tropical rain forests are being cut down to create farms and pastures, and to harvest trees for construction. What has this type of deforestation increased?
A
microorganisms
B
soil moisture
C
soil erosion
D
fertilizers
2) Which is one practical way homeowners can conserve water?
A
Use native plants in the home landscape
B
Collect rainwater for irrigation of landscape plants and grass
C
Re-use waste water for drinking
D
Use drip irrigation to water the lawn
3) Fossils of marine plants and animals were found high above sea level in the Himalayan Mountains. What does this fossil evidence tell us about the past of that mountainous area?
A
Many volcanoes erupted in that location
B
The area was once sediment under the ocean.
C
Sea level was much higher.
D
The area was once part of another continent.
4) Farmer John has cut down a stand of pine trees so he can plant corn in the spring. What would be a practical solution to help stop soil erosion during the fall and winter?
A
Surround the corn field with shrubs and a fence
B
Plow the corn under
C
Dig a pond next to the corn field
D
Let cows graze in the field
5) There is a long drought and hay is in short supply. Farmer John is forced to let his cattle over-graze his pastures. Because of the over-grazing, what do you predict will happen?
A
The soil will be eroded by wind and water.
B
The soil will become more fertile.
C
The soil will become water soaked in the spring.
D
The grass will grow faster.
6) Chemical weathering of rocks occus and helps to form soils. Which of the following is an agent of chemical weathering?
A
rocks tumbling in a stream or river
B
tree roots growing through rocks
C
acid rain
D
freezing and thawing
7) In cold climates rocks are broken into pieces by the action of water. This process that breaks down rocks and helps form soil can best be explained as
A
mechanical weathering due to alternate freezing and thawing
B
decomposition due to the action of ice crystals
C
leaching of minerals from the rock
D
chemical weathering due to water reacting with calcite
8) Soils have four basic components. What important soil component is a by-product of the action of decomposers like bacteria and fungus?
A
air space
B
silt
C
humus
D
minerals
9) In December 2004, an earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale was recorded off the coast of Sumatra. What is a common secondary effect of this type of earthquake?
A
volcanic activity
B
a tsunami
C
global warming
D
a tornado
10) If we compare the temperature and pressure of the Earth's mantle to the core, what differences can we expect as we move downward into the Earth?
A
Both the temperature and pressure increase
B
The temperature decreases and the pressure increases
C
The temperature increases and the pressure decreases
D
Both the temperature and pressure decrease
*select an answer for all questions
Check Results & Get Answers
Play Games with the Questions Above
Teachers: Create FREE classroom games with your questions
Click for more info!
©2007-2024
ReviewGameZone.com
|
About
|
Privacy
|
Contact
|
Terms
|
Site Map
WAIT! Find what you needed?
×
Still Looking for the Answers?
Have Another Question?
Play a Review Game with These Questions?
Want to Make Your Own Test Like This One?