PHSC 210 – Elements of Earth Science: PHSC210 All Quizzes | questions and answers | latest Spring 26 - Liberty University.

Quiz: Carved In Stone: And the Waters Decreased Question 1 What does Dr. Sherwin say about the evidence of macro-evolution in the Badlands? It is abundant It is minimal It is non-existent It is controversial Question 2 According to Scripture, when did the high point of the Flood occur? Day 100 Day 120 Day 150 Day 180 Question 3 What do the Badlands of South Dakota and Chimney Rock have in common? They both contain fossils They both contain volcanic rocks They both contain eroded remnants of the Brule formation They both contain glacial deposits Question 4 What does Dr. Guliuzza say about the explanations for geology he heard as a student? They were all accurate They were imaginative stories They were based on solid evidence They were easy to understand Question 5 What do evolutionary naturalists attribute the formation of Chimney Rock to? Volcanic activity Earthquakes Long ages of erosion Glacial movement Question 6 What formation is Chimney Rock part of? Morrison Formation Sundance Formation Brule Formation Niobrara Chalk Question 7 What does Dr. Clarey say about the deposition of sediments in the Badlands? They were deposited slowly over millions of years They were deposited very quickly They were deposited by volcanic activity They were deposited by glacial movement Question 8 What does the flat layering of rock layers suggest about their deposition? They were deposited over millions of years They were deposited very soon after each other They were deposited by volcanic activity They were deposited by glacial movement PHSC 210 – Elements of Earth Science All Quizzes | Questions and Answers | Summer 26.Question 9 What trail did pioneers follow that passed by Chimney Rock? Santa Fe Trail Oregon Trail California Trail Mormon Trail Question 10 What do clastic dikes indicate about the deposition of sediments? They were deposited slowly over millions of years They were deposited very quickly They were deposited by volcanic activity They were deposited by glacial movement Question 11 What does Dr. Thomas say Chimney Rock serves as a reminder of? The power and immensity of Noah’s flood The power of volcanic eruptions The impact of earthquakes The movement of glaciers Question 12 What does Dr. Thomas say about the stability of Chimney Rock? It will stand forever It will one day topple It is eroding slowly It is growing taller Question 13 What does Dr. Clarey say about the development of animals found in the Badlands? They show evidence of evolution They show evidence of devolution They are fully developed as their respective species They are partially developed Question 14 Where does Dr. Thomas travel to after visiting Chimney Rock? Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon Badlands of South Dakota Rocky Mountains Question 15 How high does Chimney Rock rise above the valley floor? 300 feet 350 feet 400 feet 450 feetQuiz: Shoreline Features and Processes, Origin and Age of the Oceans Question 1 What is one of the main topics discussed in San Juan, Puerto Rico? Shoreline processes Origin of the oceans Stewardship Climate Question 2 Where is Swakopmund located? West coast of Africa East coast of Africa North coast of Africa South coast of Africa Question 3 What evidence is used to determine the age of the earth from the oceans? Amount of salt in the ocean Amount of sediment on the ocean floor Presence of manganese nodules All of the above Question 4 What is the significance of manganese nodules in determining the age of the oceans? They indicate uniformitarianism processes They are fairly evenly distributed in ocean sediments They are not evenly distributed in ocean sediments. They are found in freshwater bodies of water. Question 5 What is the significance of the Great Salt Lake and the Dead Sea? They are examples of increasing salinity They are examples of decreasing salinity They are examples of volcanic activity They are examples of sediment deposition Question 6 Where is the location of the Age of the Oceans and Origin of the Oceans On Location presentations? San Juan, Puerto Rico Swakopmund, Namibia Great Salt Lake, USA Victoria, Australia Question 7 What material is mentioned as being constantly moved by wave action? Sand Gravel Rocks Manganese nodule Question 8 What is one problem with the naturalistic view of the age of the oceans? Not enough sediment on the ocean floors Too much sediment on the ocean floor Lack of volcanic activity Excessive salinityQuestion 9 What unique shoreline features are formed where rivers enter the Atlantic Ocean? Tidal marshes, creeks, and mudflats Sea stacks and sea stumps Manganese nodules Gravel deposits Question 10 What is an estuary? A type of wave action A rock formation in the ocean A type of sediment A tidal area with an outlet to the sea Question 11 What is the naturalistic view of the age of the earth? 4.54 billion years old 6,000 years old 10,000 years old 1 million years old Question 12 What is the average thickness of sediment on the ocean floors? 1,300 feet 1,300 meters 22 feet 22 meters Question 13 What is the climate like on the east coast of the United States? Arid Humid Cold Dry Question 14 What is the primary composition of manganese nodules? Manganese Iron Copper Nickel Question 15 What is the Young Earth view of the origin of the oceans? Oceans formed from comets Oceans formed from volcanic activity Oceans were created by God in the beginning as described in Genesis 1 Oceans formed from rainfallQuiz: Earth Systems: The Oceans Question 1 What is the term for the highest points of waves? Troughs Crests Wave base Wave period Question 2 What is the specific heat capacity of water? The highest among chemical compounds The second highest among chemical compounds The third highest among chemical compounds The lowest among chemical compounds Question 3 What forms an atoll lagoon? A sea arch A river delta A barrier island A collapsed volcanic caldera Question 4 What is the phase change from solid (ice) to water vapor called? Evaporation Condensation Precipitation Sublimation Question 5 What is the largest atom that can form from the process of nuclear fusion? hydrogen helium sodium iron Question 6 What percentage of Earth’s water is contained in the oceans? 70% 97% 50% 85% Question 7 What is the most abundant chemical compound on Earth? Ammonia Water Carbon Dioxide MethaneQuestion 8 What vessel’s research marked the general beginning of modern oceanography? Coast Survey Steamer Corwin HMS Porcupine HMS Lightening HMS Challenger Question 9 What elements are most igneous rocks in the crust rich in? Na, Ca, K, Mg, Fe, O, Si Cl, C, S, N H, He, Li, Be Au, Ag, Pt, Pd Question 10 At what temperature does water expand until it freezes? 0°C 4°C 10°C -4°C Question 11 What are sea caves also known as? Littoral caves Coastal caves Marine caves Oceanic caves Question 12 What is the average depth of the oceans? 2.3 km 3.6 km 4.5 km 5.2 km Question 13 Who modified the Thomson sounding machine and designed the Sigsbee sounding machine? Wyville Thomson Louis de Pourtales Charles Sigsbee Matthew Maury Question 14 Which process in the water cycle involves the phase change from liquid to water vapor? Condensation Precipitation Evaporation SublimationQuestion 15 How much sediment is estimated to disappear into the oceans every year? 10 billion tons 15 billion tons 22 billion tons 30 billion tons Question 16 What is the estimated global water flux into the mantle at depths greater than 100 km compared to previous estimates? Underestimated by a factor of two Underestimated by a factor of three Overestimated by a factor of two Overestimated by a factor of three Question 17 What is the term for the time required for a wave crest at point A to reach point B? Wave height Wave period Wave frequency Wavelength Question 18 What are drifters used for in the oceans? Measuring salinity Monitoring ocean surface currents Measuring ocean depth Collecting marine life samples Question 19 Which is the largest estuary in the United States? San Francisco Bay Chesapeake Bay Puget Sound Mississippi River Delta Question 20 What makes foraminifera useful as a paleothermometer? Their size Their color Their oxygen isotope content Their location Question 21 What type of water is found in estuaries? Freshwater Saltwater Brackish water Distilled waterQuestion 22 What process is believed to have initiated the hydrologic cycle on early Earth? Volcanic activity Evaporation of ocean water Meteorite impacts Formation of the moon Question 23 What did Larry Vardiman find when interpreting the data from a young-earth perspective? A slow increase in temperature followed by a rapid increase. A rapid decrease in temperature followed by a slower decrease. No change in temperature A rapid increase in temperature followed by a slower increase. Question 24 What does SCUBA stand for? Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus Submersible Controlled Underwater Breathing Apparatus Surface-Controlled Underwater Breathing Apparatus Submersible Communication Underwater Breathing Apparatus Question 25 According to conventional time scales, how much has the temperature decreased since the end of the Cretaceous System? 10°C 15°C 20°C 25°C Question 26 What is the term for the distance between the highest and lowest points of a wave? Wavelength Wave frequency Wave height Wave period Question 27 How much more water is being subducted into the Mariana Trench than previously estimated? 2.3 times more 3.3 times more 4.3 times more 5.3 times more Question 28 What is the purpose of NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR)? To broadcast continuous weather information To measure ocean depthTo monitor marine life To track ocean currents Question 29 What ocean current was first mapped by the U.S. Coast Survey in 1860? An ebb and flood current A rip current A downwelling current The Gulf Stream Question 30 What is the term for the number of wave crests passing a point each second? Wave height Wave period Wave base Wave frequency Question 31 200 to 1,000 meters is the depth range of the mesopelagic zone. True False Question 32 The echo sounder was developed to detect enemy submarines during World War I. True False Question 33 The Ice Age lasted 2-3 million years according to the biblical time frame. True False Question 34 The Whopper Sand in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) is an example of rapid sediment deposition. True False Question 35 The epipelagic zone is sometimes referred to as the photic or midnight zone. True False Question 36 The only U.S. National Park that is mostly ocean is Biscayne National Park. True False Question 37 The Coriolis effect responsible for increasing water temperature in ocean currents.True False Question 38 The main issue with the old-earth oceanography theories regarding the ocean’s salt content is there is not enough salt in the ocean. True False Question 39 According to the young-Earth view, volcanic activity at the ocean ridges is minute compared to the catastrophic formation of oceanic crust during the year-long Flood. True False Question 40 The Whopper Sand on average is 50 feet thick. True FalseQuiz: Earth Systems: Introduction and Plate Tectonic Theories Question 1 What process do the magnetic stripes on either side of the mid-Atlantic ridge indicate? Subduction at the mid-Atlantic ridge. Abrupt reversals in Earth’s magnetic field. mid-continent rifting. cooler rock material beneath the mid-Atlantic ridge Question 2 In what country is the world’s largest known meteorite? Namibia United States Russia Argentina Question 3 What science type(s) is(are) used to study the relative changes in sea level in the Mississippi Delta? Experimental science Historical science Predictive science Both historical and predictive science Question 4 Iceland is formed at the boundary between which two tectonic plates? North American and Eurasian North American and African South American and African African and Eurasian Question 5 Who is credited with using radioactive decay to date Earth’s age at 4.55 billion years? Edmund Halley Arthur Holmes Clair Patterson Charles Lyell Question 6 What do the dual passages of Genesis 1 :28 and Genesis 2 :15 reference? The Nebular Hypothesis The Dominion Mandate The Big Bang A global flood Question 7 All of the following are used to give us an understanding of Earth’s interior except _______? meteoritesseismic waves moon rocks sedimentary rocks Question 8 Which of the following is not a challenge to the Big Bang Theory? The Big Bang fails to adequately explain the quantities of hydrogen and helium in the universe. There is the problem of time before the Big Bang. Since expansion caused the Big Bang, time before the Big Bang is needed—indicating that the Big Bang was not the beginning. Galaxy models predict that early in their formation collisions in the dense matter at the center of galaxies should cause bulges. Nearly half of galaxies studied do not have a bulge. All of the above are challenges to the Big Bang Theory. Question 9 What event formed Arizona’s Barringer crater? A volcanic eruption Human activity Meteorite impact The Ice Age Question 10 What was the result of Charles Lyell’s investigation of the erosion of Niagara Falls in 1841-2? He accepted the calculation of Mr. Bakewell of 3 feet per year. He calculated erosion at 4-5 feet per year. He rejected Mr. Bakewell’s measurement 3 feet per year in favor of a rate of 1 foot per year. He concluded that the rate of erosion of Niagara Falls could not be measured. Question 11 What is the approximate diameter of Earth? 8,000 mi. 25,000 km 25,000 miles 8,000 km Question 12 How long after Wegener’s first proposal of continental drift was the theory accepted by the conventional community? 100 years 50 years 20 years 10 years Question 13 Who of the following used biblical chronology to date Earth’s age?James Ussher John Joly John Perry Lord Kelvin Question 14 The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary that is ______. longer than the average transform boundary. shorter than the average transform boundary. about the same length as the average transform boundary. located in the southern hemisphere. Question 15 All of the following scientists contributed to the modern theory of plate tectonics except _____. Georges-Louis Leclere, Comte de Buffon. Alfred Wegener Charles Lyell Sir Francis Bacon Question 16 Which of the following interior layers is considered a seismic low velocity layer due to small amount of melted rock? Asthenosphere Outer core Inner core Mantle Question 17 According to the naturalistic view, what is the event that initiated the expansion of the universe? The Nebular Theory The Oort Cloud The Big Bang Theory Accretion Question 18 Harry Hess noted all of the following observations in support of his theory of seafloor spreading except, which of the following? The youngest sediments were near the ocean ridges. There are symmetrical magnetic “stripes” parallel to the ocean ridges. There are deep trenches where the ocean crust meets continental crust. The highest heat flow was near the mid-ocean ridges. Question 19 Who relied on the cooling of the earth to calculate its age ? James Ussher Clair Patterson John Joly Lord KelvinQuestion 20 Which of the following is an example of experimental science? Collecting data from the breach of levies during hurricane Katrina) Forecasting how long a drought will last. Predicting sea level rise. Determining when dinosaurs became extinct. Question 21 Water present in subducting oceanic crust expands, thus reducing friction along the fault, allowing entire sections of ocean crust to descend into the mantle. True False Question 22 S waves travel faster than P waves. True False Question 23 Seventeenth and nineteenth century catastrophists were supportive of deep time when interpreting Genesis 1. True False Question 24 Earth’s distance from the Sun is about 93 million miles. True False Question 25 The evidence for seafloor spreading came primarily from research related to ocean ridges. True False Question 26 Naturalism is the concept explains the origin of all things from a literal interpretation of Genesis. True False Question 27 The cooler temperatures observed in subducted slabs of rock create a thermal dilemma for catastrophic, young-Earth geologists. True False Question 28 Continental crust is thinner than oceanic crust.True False Question 29 In the Atlantic Ocean, oceanic crust is youngest at the mid-Atlantic Ridge. True False Question 30 An example of historical science is: a meteorologist states that there will be an above average number of hurricanes affecting the southeastern United States during the upcoming hurricane season. True FalseQuiz: Mineral and Rock Topics Question 1 What is the primary composition of the intrusive igneous rock in the Sandia Mountains? Basalt Granite Limestone Sandstone Question 2 What affects the grain size of igneous rocks? The rate of cooling The amount of water The type of sediment The amount of pressure Question 3 Where is Dune 7 located? Southwestern coast of Africa Northwestern coast of Africa Southeastern coast of Africa Northeastern coast of Africa Question 4 What are sand dunes made of? Eroded rock material Solid rock Magma Lava Question 5 What can accelerate the metamorphic process besides heat? Water Wind Sunlight Lava Question 6 What is quartzite originally formed from? Limestone Granite Sandstone Shale Question 7 Where is regional metamorphism common in the United States? Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains Sierra Nevada Cascade RangeQuestion 8 What can weather igneous rocks? Rainfall, storms, and floods Wind, sunlight, and earthquakes Lava, magma, and pressure None of the above Question 9 What is a unique feature of the granites in the Sandia Mountains? Absence of large crystals Inclusion of darker, finer-grained rock Vesicular texture High quartz content Question 10 What is burial pressure? Pressure from being buried underground Pressure from water Pressure from wind Pressure from lava Question 11 What force caused marine basin sedimentary rocks to be uplifted and metamorphosed in the area around Windhoek, Namibia? tectonic wind gravitational magnetic Question 12 What type of metamorphic rock is identified by sparkly, flaky mica grains? Quartzite Gneiss Schist Marble Question 13 How does magma cool within the earth? Quickly Slowly At a moderate rate It does not cool Question 14 What indicates a long period of cooling in granite? Small crystals Large crystals Vesicles Fine-grained textureQuestion 15 What is the starting point of the rock cycle? Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks Igneous rocks Fossil rocksQuiz: Volcanism and Earthquakes Question 1 What geological feature is left when the material around a volcano erodes away? Crater Caldera Volcanic neck Lava flow Question 2 How many years does the conventional thinking suggest for the formation of the layers at Yellowstone National Park? 6,000 years 10,000 years 20,000 years 40,000 years Question 3 What does the presence of vertical trees in the sediment at the bottom of Spirit Lake at Mount St. Helens suggest? The trees were planted by humans The trees grew after the eruption The trees were buried in the place where they grew. The trees were uprooted, transported by water, and were deposited vertically. Question 4 When did Mount St. Helens erupt? May 1980 June 1980 May 1979 June 1979 Question 5 What type of model did the mud flow from Mount St. Helens create? A scale model of the Rocky Mountains A scale model of the Grand Canyon A scale model of the Appalachian Mountains A scale model of the Sierra Nevada Question 6 What supports the young-Earth view in the context of the lava field? The presence of a soil profile The heavy erosion of the lava field The exposed rock surfaces The absence of sedimentary rock Question 7 What was a significant consequence of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake? Tsunami Volcanic eruptionBuilding collapse and fires Flooding Question 8 What would we expect to see if the lava field near Grants New Mexico formed according the old-Earth timeframe? No weathering Heavy erosion A soil profile Fresh lava flows Question 9 What is the conventional thinking about the formation of the Petrified Forest at Yellowstone National Park? Trees were covered by lava Trees grew and were covered by volcanic ash, then petrified Trees were submerged in water Trees were transported and buried horizontally. Question 10 Why is Mount St. Helens significant for the young-Earth view? It erupted multiple times It demonstrates that much geological work can be done in a short amount of time It is the tallest volcano in the United States It has the most diverse wildlife Question 11 Where is the lava field discussed in the presentation located? Northern California Pacific Northwest New Mexico Colorado Question 12 Why do volcanic gases get trapped in vesicular basalt? Because the rock cools very slowly Because the rock cools very quickly Because the gases are too heavy to escape Because the magma is too thick Question 13 What type of rock that is formed from lava classified as? Clastic sedimentary Metamorphic Intrusive igneous Extrusive igneous Question 14What similarity is observed between Mount St. Helens and Yellowstone National Park? Both are known for hot springs. Both have vertical trees in the sediment Both are located in Washington State Both have high altitude volcanic peaks. Question 15 What time scale does the Bible suggest for the age of the Earth? 6,000 years 10,000 years 20,000 years 40,000 yearsQuiz: Earth Systems: Minerals and Rocks Question 1 What is the main source of heat that causes metamorphism in rocks? Magma or burial depth Wind and water Ice Erosion Question 2 What significant historical event do sedimentary rocks NOT provide information about? The formation of the moon A global Flood The formation of coal The extinction of dinosaurs Question 3 What is chert primarily composed of? Calcite Silica Dolomite Gypsum Question 4 What causes metamorphism in rocks? Melting of the rock Increase in heat and/or pressure Exposure to sunlight Erosion by wind Question 5 Which of the following is NOT a factor that causes metamorphism? Increase in temperature Increase in pressure Contact with chemically active fluids Exposure to air Question 6 Who developed the 1-10 scale used in identifying a mineral’s hardness? Isaac Newton Frederich Mohs Albert Einstein Marie Curie Question 7 What is fool’s gold composed of? copper carbonate iron sulfide lead sulfide iron oxideQuestion 8 What is a common protolith for foliated metamorphic rocks? Basalt Sandstone Shale Limestone Question 9 Which of the following is a non-silicate mineral? quartz feldspar mica galena Question 10 What is the first step in the lithification process? Cementation Compaction Erosion Weathering Question 11 Where do sedimentary rocks typically form? Deep within the Earth’s mantle At or near Earth’s surface In the Earth’s core In volcanic craters Question 12 Which of the following describes a mineral’s property of cleavage? The color of a mineral in powdered form The manner in which a mineral breaks along a plane The visible appearance of a mineral’s surface The resistance of a mineral’s surface to being scratched Question 13 What is the softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale? Gypsum Calcite Talc Fluorite Question 14 What property is used to distinguish calcite from dolomite? Hardness Cleavage Reaction to acid ColorQuestion 15 What is muscovite named after? Its chemical composition The province of Moscow, Russia Its physical properties A famous geologist Question 16 What particles make up the nucleus of an atom? Protons and electrons Neutrons and electrons Protons and neutrons Electrons and molecules Question 17 What are the two categories of metamorphic rocks? Igneous and sedimentary Foliated and non-foliated Intrusive and extrusive Organic and inorganic Question 18 What is the term used to describe the texture of igneous rocks with visible crystals? Aphanitic Phaneritic Vesicular Glassy Question 19 What happens to minerals during metamorphism? They melt and form new rocks They grow larger and become more stable They dissolve in water They break down into smaller grains Question 20 Which physical property is the easiest and first determining characteristic of a mineral? Luster Streak Color Hardness Question 21 What is the primary difference between solids and liquids/gases in terms of atomic arrangement? Atoms in solids are in fixed positions Atoms in liquids are in fixed positions Atoms in gases are in fixed positionsAtoms in solids move about freely Question 22 Which of the following is a mineral formed by animals? Coal Pearl Apatite Feldspar Question 23 How many dimensions are represented in a depiction of a mineral’s crystalline structure? 4 dimensions 3 dimensions 2 dimensions 1 dimension Question 24 Which of the following is the focus of study by meteorologists? The atmosphere The lithosphere The hydrosphere The biosphere Question 25 What is the appearance of phyllite compared to slate? Phyllite has a flat luster Phyllite has a crinkly appearance and a silky sheen Phyllite is finer Phyllite is impervious to water Question 26 What is the main difference between marble and limestone? Marble contains different minerals than limestone Marble has larger and more visible minerals than limestone Limestone is a metamorphic rock, while marble is sedimentary Marble is formed by cooling magma Question 27 Which subatomic particle has a positive charge? Electron Neutron Proton Nucleus Question 28 What is the capacity of the p subshell for electrons? 2 electrons 6 electrons 10 electrons14 electrons Question 29 What characteristic makes slate a preferred material for chalkboards and pool tables? Its color Its hardness Its slaty cleavage Its density Question 30 What are sedimentary rocks primarily the result of? Volcanic activity Weathering and breakdown of other rocks Metamorphism Crystallization from magma Question 31 Protons are atomic particles that are found in orbital shells around the nucleus. Group of answer choices True False Question 32 Chalk is composed of fossils of microscopic marine organisms. True False Question 33 An igneous rock with both visible and invisible grains has a phaneritic texture. True False Question 34 The s shell holds two electrons. True False Question 35 All silicate minerals are magnetic. True False Question 36 Chlorine has a positive charge when its outer shell is filled. True False Question 37 A carbon dioxide molecule is an example of a covalent bond that is triple bonded.True False Question 38 Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from a mix of calcite and other minerals. True False Question 39 The main difference between biochemical and clastic sedimentary rocks is that biochemical rocks have an organic origin. True False Question 40 A sea of electrons of free electrons is characteristic of metallic bonding. True FalseQuiz: Carved in Stone: Dinosaurs and the Flood Question 1 According to Dr. Clarey, what were the dinosaurs doing in the layer with the tracks? Searching for food Trying to find the shallowest water Migrating to a new area Fighting each other Question 2 What formation is acknowledged as a marine deposit by the old-Earth view? Morrison Formation Sundance Formation Dakota Sandstone Question 3 What feature of the bone found by Dr. Thomas suggests it still has nutrients? It is completely mineralized It has tree roots wrapped around it It is fossilized It is broken into pieces Question 4 What is surprising about finding dinosaur footprints in the Sundance Formation? It is a volcanic deposit It is a marine deposit It is a desert deposit It is a forest deposit Question 5 What is the Zuni megasequence? A volcanic eruption A series of rock layers A type of dinosaur A type of plant Question 6 What type of dinosaur does the tooth found at the site belong to? Diplodocus Brontosaurus Camarasaurus Stegosaurus Question 7 What is unique about the Red Gulch dinosaur track site in Wyoming? It has volcanic rocks It has a series of dinosaur tracks It has ancient human artifacts It has fossilized plantsQuestion 8 Which dinosaur is mentioned as being found in the layer above the Red Gulch tracks? Tyrannosaurus Stegosaurus Allosaurus Triceratops Question 9 What does the presence of original biochemistry in fossils suggest in this presentation? The fossils are very old The fossils are not as old as conventional science claims The fossils are from a different planet The fossils are from a different species Question 10 What did the red patch in the mosasaur fossil contain? Hemoglobin decay products Plant material Volcanic ash Insect remains Question 11 What does Dr. Thomas say about the fossils found in the Niobrara Chalks? They are only dinosaur bones They are no fossils found They include sea creatures, fish, and sharks They include only bird feathers Question 12 How much older do evolutionary scientists claim the rock layer with the tracks is compared to the layer with the dinosaurs? 10 million years 17 million years 25 million years 30 million years Question 13 What other fossils are mentioned as being found in the same layers as dinosaur bones? Bird feathers Shark teeth Mammal bones Plant leaves Question 14 What does Dr. Sherwin say about the formation of fossils? Fossils form slowly over millions of years Fossils form quickly during floodsFossils form only in volcanic ash Fossils form only in deserts Question 15 What type of dinosaur bone was found at the site mentioned by Dr. Clarey? Leg bone Skull Rib bone Tail boneQuiz: The Ice Age Question 1 According to the Bible, what event coincides with geologic evidence of past volcanic activity? The Exodus The Genesis flood The Tower of Babel The birth of Jesus Question 2 What would warmer oceans lead to after receding off the continents? Less snowfall More snowfall Increased desertification Decreased precipitation Question 3 What is the period for the most recent Ice Age according to the Old Earth View? Quaternary Cambrian Pre-Cambrian Cretaceous Question 4 What geological features are mentioned as forming due to post-flood volcanism? Coral reefs Volcanic plateaus Sand dunes River valleys Question 5 What would aerosols from flood-associated volcanoes do? Increase sunlight reaching Earth Reflect sunlight away from Earth Warm the Earth’s surface Decrease volcanic activity Question 6 What caused the glaciers to retreat according to the Young Earth View? Increased volcanic activity A decrease of volcanism Meteor impacts Tectonic shifts Question 7 What ironic condition is needed to start an Ice Age? Colder sea surface temperatures Warmer sea surface temperatures Increased sunlight Decreased volcanic activityQuestion 8 What city in the United States has drumlins? Miami, Fl Boston, Massachusetts Los Angeles, California St. Louis, Missouri Question 9 What did dramatic volcanic eruptions release into the waters? Carbon dioxide and oxygen Magma and steam Nitrogen and hydrogen Sulfur and methane Question 10 What geologic process helped form Cape Cod, Massachusetts? Volcanic activity Glaciation Earthquakes River erosion Question 11 What would warmer sea surface temperatures cause? Less water vapor More water vapor Increased ice melting Decreased snowfall Question 12 What event does the Young Earth View associate with the Ice Age? The extinction of dinosaurs The global flood of Noah The formation of the Grand Canyon The eruption of Mount Vesuvius Question 13 Which location is most likely to not have glacial features? Hartford, Connecticut Boston, Massachusetts Bangor, Maine New Orleans, Mississippi Question 14 Which geologic period(s) is/are associated with the Ice Age that occurred around 360 to 260 million years ago? Pre-Cambrian Permian-Pennsylvanian Jurassic CretaceousQuestion 15 What would happen once the aerosols dissipated? Summers would remain cool Summers would warm up Ice would continue to build up Snowfall would increase QUIZ: Carved In Stone And the Waters Decreased Quiz: Shoreline Features and Processes, Origin and Age of the Oceans QUIZ: Earth Systems The Oceans QUIZ: Earth Systems Introduction and Plate Tectonic Theories QUIZ: Mineral and Rock Topics QUIZ: Volcanism and Earthquakes QUIZ: Earth Systems Minerals and Rocks QUIZ: Carved in Stone Dinosaurs and the Flood QUIZ The Ice Age