Earth Sciences Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 9
What geological feature is considered dormant if it has erupted in historic times and is likely to erupt again?
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volcano
Which earth science includes branches such as petrology and seismology?
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geology
Petrology and mineralogy are branches of which science?
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geology
What number on the Mohs scale represents the hardness of gypsum, which is harder than talc but softer than calcite?
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Mineralogy and petrology are branches of which earth science?
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geology
What is the name of the layer found below the crust, marked by the Mohorovicic and Gutenberg discontinuities?
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mantle
What type of coal has the highest carbon content and is known for its hardness?
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anthracite
Which science focuses on the study of water and its properties?
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hydrology
What element's name is derived from 'tellus,' the Latin word for 'earth'?
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tellurium
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