Earth's Geology and Mining Quiz

Test your knowledge on minerals, rocks, and mining techniques with these 19 questions covering various aspects of Earth's geology.

#1

Which of the following minerals is commonly used in making jewelry?

Quartz
Hematite
Galena
Gold
1 answered
#2

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Quartz
Diamond
Topaz
Emerald
#3

Which type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Sedimentary rock
Metamorphic rock
Igneous rock
Conglomerate rock
#4

What is the primary component of the Earth's core?

Iron
Silica
Aluminum
Calcium
#5

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
#6

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and compaction of sediment?

Metamorphism
Erosion
Lithification
Subduction
#7

Which geological era is known as the 'Age of Reptiles'?

Cenozoic Era
Mesozoic Era
Paleozoic Era
Precambrian Era
#8

Which type of mining is typically used to extract coal from underground?

Open-pit mining
Placer mining
Subsurface mining
Alluvial mining
#9

Which geological process is responsible for the formation of caves in limestone?

Erosion
Volcanism
Subduction
Weathering
#10

Which mineral is a major source of aluminum?

Quartz
Hematite
Bauxite
Calcite
#11

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles due to natural processes?

Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Abrasion
#12

Which type of mining involves the extraction of mineral resources from the ocean floor?

Open-pit mining
Subsurface mining
Placer mining
Deep-sea mining
#13

What is the term for the layer of loose, unconsolidated material covering bedrock?

Regolith
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
Permafrost
#14

Which mineral is a primary source of phosphorus used in fertilizers?

Halite
Gypsum
Fluorite
Apatite
#15

What is the term for a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

Tsunami
Hurricane
Earthquake
Tornado
#16

Which type of mining is associated with the extraction of salt from evaporated seas or lakes?

Subsurface mining
Placer mining
Solution mining
Strip mining
#17

Which type of mining involves the removal of overlying vegetation and soil to access shallow deposits of coal?

Strip mining
Shaft mining
Solution mining
Alluvial mining
#18

Which type of mining involves extracting minerals from the Earth's surface by removing layers of soil and rock?

Shaft mining
Open-pit mining
Underground mining
Placer mining
#19

Which type of mining involves extracting mineral resources by injecting fluid into the ground to dissolve the minerals?

Placer mining
Subsurface mining
Solution mining
Alluvial mining

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