Test bank 2025
Geology - Edith Cowan University
Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
ENS3208
100 common test bank questions with answers separately
1. Multiple Choice
2. True/False
3. Fill in the Blank
4. Short Answer
5. Essay
Literature used:
Physical Geology Today
by Steven Earle
Earth
by Edward J. Tarbuck and Frederick K. Lutgens
, Answers all on last page
Chapter 1: Introduction to Geology
1. Multiple Choice: What is the main focus of geology as a science?
a) Studying the behavior of animals
b) Understanding Earth's physical structure and processes
c) Exploring space phenomena
d) Analyzing chemical compounds
2. True/False: The principle of uniformitarianism suggests that geological processes
occurring now have always operated in the same way.
3. Short Answer: Define the difference between physical geology and historical
geology.
4. Matching: Match the following terms with their descriptions:
a) Lithosphere
b) Asthenosphere
c) Core
d) Mantle
Chapter 2: Minerals
5. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a mineral?
a) Organic origin
b) Random atomic arrangement
c) Naturally occurring solid
d) Ability to conduct electricity
6. True/False: All minerals are compounds made of more than one element.
7. Fill in the Blank: The hardness of a mineral is measured using the _______ scale.
8. Short Answer: What are the five key properties used to identify minerals?
9. Essay: Explain the process of mineral crystallization in igneous rocks.
Chapter 3: Rocks
10. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a type of rock?
a) Sedimentary
b) Igneous
c) Metallic
d) Metamorphic
11. True/False: Sedimentary rocks are formed under high pressure and temperature.
12. Fill in the Blank: _______ is a rock formed from cooled lava or magma.
Geology - Edith Cowan University
Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
ENS3208
100 common test bank questions with answers separately
1. Multiple Choice
2. True/False
3. Fill in the Blank
4. Short Answer
5. Essay
Literature used:
Physical Geology Today
by Steven Earle
Earth
by Edward J. Tarbuck and Frederick K. Lutgens
, Answers all on last page
Chapter 1: Introduction to Geology
1. Multiple Choice: What is the main focus of geology as a science?
a) Studying the behavior of animals
b) Understanding Earth's physical structure and processes
c) Exploring space phenomena
d) Analyzing chemical compounds
2. True/False: The principle of uniformitarianism suggests that geological processes
occurring now have always operated in the same way.
3. Short Answer: Define the difference between physical geology and historical
geology.
4. Matching: Match the following terms with their descriptions:
a) Lithosphere
b) Asthenosphere
c) Core
d) Mantle
Chapter 2: Minerals
5. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a mineral?
a) Organic origin
b) Random atomic arrangement
c) Naturally occurring solid
d) Ability to conduct electricity
6. True/False: All minerals are compounds made of more than one element.
7. Fill in the Blank: The hardness of a mineral is measured using the _______ scale.
8. Short Answer: What are the five key properties used to identify minerals?
9. Essay: Explain the process of mineral crystallization in igneous rocks.
Chapter 3: Rocks
10. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a type of rock?
a) Sedimentary
b) Igneous
c) Metallic
d) Metamorphic
11. True/False: Sedimentary rocks are formed under high pressure and temperature.
12. Fill in the Blank: _______ is a rock formed from cooled lava or magma.
