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Introduction to Geology?

Introduction to Geology?

Question 1 of 15

1

Approximately 50% of the earth’s surface is water and the other 50% is land.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

1

Geology is primarily associated with studying rocks and the earth’s surface.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

1

The position of the continents has not changed since earth began.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

1

Some rocks can float on water.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

1

The melted rock that flows out of a volcano is called magma.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

1

Australia moves northward each year at approximately the same rate as your fingernails grow.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

1

Diamonds can be formed by applying extreme heat and pressure to coal.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

1

Earthquakes that occur at sea can cause tsunamis.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

1

Australia does not have any active volcanoes.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

1

Australia has never had any volcanoes.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

1

Rocks can be bent under heat and pressure.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

1

Rubies (red) and Sapphires (blue) are made of the same mineral.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

1

Diamonds are the hardest mineral on earth.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

1

Diamonds are the rarest minerals on earth.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

1

Australia has the world’s richest reserves of Uranium (used for Nuclear Power).

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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