Test Bank for Earth: An Introduction to
Physical Geology, Updated 4th Canadian
Edition, Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K
Lutgens, Cameron J. Tsujita Stephen R.
Hicock
1
,Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, Cdn 4e (Tarbuck)
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Geology and Plate Tectonics
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) The word "Geology" is derived from Greek meaning ________.
A) discourse of the Earth
B) rocks form all lands
C) the logic of rocks
D) geographic theology
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
2) The principle goal of physical geology is to study ________.
A) ongoing natural processes and the products they create
B) mankind and the environment
C) Earth's evolution with time
D) physical processes that affect the earth and its resources as opposed to chemical or biologic
processes
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
3) ________ includes the study of how rocks and minerals form and change according to
physical, chemical, and biologic processes which affect everything from Earth's internal
structures and tectonic plates to landscape evolution and crystal forms.
A) Physical geology
B) Historical geology
C) Manifest destiny
D) Catastrophism
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
2
,4) What are the basic differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology?
A) Physical geology is the study of fossils and sequences of rock strata; historical geology is the
study of how rocks and minerals were used in the past.
B) Historical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and geologic events, utilizing the
geologic time scale as a reference; physical geology includes the study of how rocks form and of
how erosion shapes the land surface.
C) Physical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and deposition in relation to plate
movements in the geologic past; historical geology charts how and where the plates were moving
in the past.
D) None; physical geology and historical geology are essentially the same.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
5) ________ involves the study of Earth's origin and development through time based on
sequences of strata, fossils, and geologic events, utilizing the geologic time scale as a reference.
A) Physical geology
B) Historical geology
C) Catastrophism
D) Uniformitarianism
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
6) Sir William Edmond Logan was appointed the first Director of The Geological Survey of
Canada in 1842 and is noted for his observations and maps of ________.
A) sandstones in Nunavut
B) granites in Saskatchewan
C) gold in Prince Edward Island
D) coal beds in Wales, Nova Scotia, and copper deposits in Ontario
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
7) Canada's highest mountain is ________.
A) Mount Logan 5959 m elevation in the southwest corner of Yukon
B) Mount Waddington in the Coast Mountains of B.C.
C) Mount Rundle in the Canadian Rockies
D) Mount Washington on Vancouver Island
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
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, 8) In geologic theory, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, floods, and tsunamis are all
________.
A) exceptions to the theory of uniformitarianism
B) unique phenomena that can neither be predicted nor understood
C) naturally recurring geologic hazards from ongoing physical processes
D) divine punishments sent to discourage us of our evil ways
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
9) A geologic understanding of natural resources includes ________ of extraction or usage for
water, soil, metallic, non-metallic, and energy resources.
A) the conditions of formation and the environmental impact
B) the economic value and geographic location
C) the size of deposits and cost
D) the current corporate or political objective and most expedient means
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
10) Earth's human population now is best described by which one of the following statements?
A) just beginning to approach the world's population before the Second World War
B) larger than it has ever been and increasing at a very high rate
C) larger than it has ever been but will stabilize within the next 10 years
D) increasing very rapidly in advanced, western countries and falling rapidly in third-world areas
such as Latin America and Africa
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
11) Which one of the following is a logical consequence of the rapidly growing human
population?
A) Everybody will have much more fun because parties will be larger and more frequent.
B) Competition for nonrenewable natural resources will intensify.
C) Terrestrial, aquatic, and marine habitats will be unaffected by the rapid growth.
D) Reduced government regulation and spending and the application of new technologies will
increase living standards and lessen environmental concerns.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
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Physical Geology, Updated 4th Canadian
Edition, Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K
Lutgens, Cameron J. Tsujita Stephen R.
Hicock
1
,Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, Cdn 4e (Tarbuck)
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Geology and Plate Tectonics
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) The word "Geology" is derived from Greek meaning ________.
A) discourse of the Earth
B) rocks form all lands
C) the logic of rocks
D) geographic theology
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
2) The principle goal of physical geology is to study ________.
A) ongoing natural processes and the products they create
B) mankind and the environment
C) Earth's evolution with time
D) physical processes that affect the earth and its resources as opposed to chemical or biologic
processes
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
3) ________ includes the study of how rocks and minerals form and change according to
physical, chemical, and biologic processes which affect everything from Earth's internal
structures and tectonic plates to landscape evolution and crystal forms.
A) Physical geology
B) Historical geology
C) Manifest destiny
D) Catastrophism
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
2
,4) What are the basic differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology?
A) Physical geology is the study of fossils and sequences of rock strata; historical geology is the
study of how rocks and minerals were used in the past.
B) Historical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and geologic events, utilizing the
geologic time scale as a reference; physical geology includes the study of how rocks form and of
how erosion shapes the land surface.
C) Physical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and deposition in relation to plate
movements in the geologic past; historical geology charts how and where the plates were moving
in the past.
D) None; physical geology and historical geology are essentially the same.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
5) ________ involves the study of Earth's origin and development through time based on
sequences of strata, fossils, and geologic events, utilizing the geologic time scale as a reference.
A) Physical geology
B) Historical geology
C) Catastrophism
D) Uniformitarianism
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
6) Sir William Edmond Logan was appointed the first Director of The Geological Survey of
Canada in 1842 and is noted for his observations and maps of ________.
A) sandstones in Nunavut
B) granites in Saskatchewan
C) gold in Prince Edward Island
D) coal beds in Wales, Nova Scotia, and copper deposits in Ontario
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
7) Canada's highest mountain is ________.
A) Mount Logan 5959 m elevation in the southwest corner of Yukon
B) Mount Waddington in the Coast Mountains of B.C.
C) Mount Rundle in the Canadian Rockies
D) Mount Washington on Vancouver Island
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Science of Geology
3
, 8) In geologic theory, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, floods, and tsunamis are all
________.
A) exceptions to the theory of uniformitarianism
B) unique phenomena that can neither be predicted nor understood
C) naturally recurring geologic hazards from ongoing physical processes
D) divine punishments sent to discourage us of our evil ways
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
9) A geologic understanding of natural resources includes ________ of extraction or usage for
water, soil, metallic, non-metallic, and energy resources.
A) the conditions of formation and the environmental impact
B) the economic value and geographic location
C) the size of deposits and cost
D) the current corporate or political objective and most expedient means
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
10) Earth's human population now is best described by which one of the following statements?
A) just beginning to approach the world's population before the Second World War
B) larger than it has ever been and increasing at a very high rate
C) larger than it has ever been but will stabilize within the next 10 years
D) increasing very rapidly in advanced, western countries and falling rapidly in third-world areas
such as Latin America and Africa
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
11) Which one of the following is a logical consequence of the rapidly growing human
population?
A) Everybody will have much more fun because parties will be larger and more frequent.
B) Competition for nonrenewable natural resources will intensify.
C) Terrestrial, aquatic, and marine habitats will be unaffected by the rapid growth.
D) Reduced government regulation and spending and the application of new technologies will
increase living standards and lessen environmental concerns.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Science of Geology
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