#1
Which of the following is not a factor influencing geological transformations?
Population density
ExplanationPopulation density is a human demographic factor and not a geological influence.
#2
Which type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Igneous rock
ExplanationIgneous rock results from the cooling and solidification of molten material.
#3
What type of weathering is caused by physical processes like freezing and thawing?
Mechanical weathering
ExplanationMechanical weathering results from physical processes like freezing and thawing.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?
Coal
ExplanationCoal is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants.
#5
Which of the following is a primary agent of erosion?
Wind
ExplanationWind is a significant agent of erosion, shaping landscapes.
#6
Which type of rock results from the alteration of pre-existing rock due to heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rock
ExplanationMetamorphic rock forms from the alteration of existing rock under heat and pressure.
#7
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of weathering?
Atmospheric pressure
ExplanationAtmospheric pressure is not a significant factor in the rate of weathering.
#8
What geological process is responsible for the formation of mountains?
Tectonic plate movement
ExplanationMountains form due to the movement of tectonic plates converging or colliding.
#9
Which of the following is a significant greenhouse gas involved in climate change?
Carbon dioxide
ExplanationCarbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a convergent plate boundary?
Himalayan Mountains
ExplanationThe Himalayan Mountains are formed at a convergent plate boundary.
#11
What is the primary factor driving the process of continental drift?
Plate tectonics
ExplanationPlate tectonics is the main driver of continental drift.
#12
What is the term for the process of rock formation from pre-existing rocks?
Lithification
ExplanationLithification is the process of forming rock from pre-existing rocks.
#13
What is the term for the process of sediment settling out of a transporting medium?
Deposition
ExplanationDeposition is the settling of sediment out of a transporting medium like water or wind.
#14
What type of boundary results in the sliding past of two tectonic plates horizontally?
Transform boundary
ExplanationA transform boundary involves the horizontal sliding of tectonic plates.
#15
What geological era saw the appearance of dinosaurs?
Mesozoic
ExplanationThe Mesozoic era is known for the appearance of dinosaurs.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a type of fault?
Erosional fault
ExplanationErosional fault is not a recognized type of geological fault.
#17
Which geological period marks the beginning of complex life forms?
Cambrian
ExplanationThe Cambrian period marks the start of complex life forms in Earth's history.
#18
Which era is known as the 'Age of Mammals'?
Cenozoic
ExplanationThe Cenozoic era is known as the 'Age of Mammals.'
#19
What geological era saw the emergence of flowering plants?
Mesozoic
ExplanationThe Mesozoic era saw the emergence of flowering plants.