GOL 105 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In which geologic time Era do we live? - CORRECT ANSWER The Cenozoic Era
The formation of the solar system can be explained by - CORRECT ANSWER the
nebular theory
"The Earth revolves around the Sun every 365.25 days." This is the example of which -
CORRECT ANSWER a theory
Which characteristics correctly describe the rock basalt? - CORRECT
ANSWER Basalt is an igneous rock composed of microscopic crystals of dark-colored
minerals and is the typical rock of the ocean crust.
Soil is an interface between which of Earth's spheres? - CORRECT ANSWER The
geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.
The Earth is approximately how old? - CORRECT ANSWER 4.6 billion years
Lithification is a process involved in the formation of which type rock type? - CORRECT
ANSWER sedimentary rock
Heat generated from the decay of radioactive elements is one source of energy that powers
which part of the Earth System? - CORRECT ANSWER the geosphere
Consider the following event: A mudslide occurred following a prolonged period of heavy
rain. The tragic event pulls trees from their roots and buried a small town killing a number of
people. This event involves the interaction between which of the following of Earth's
spheres? - CORRECT ANSWER all of the spheres were involved in this event
, The flooded extension of the continent is referred to as the - CORRECT
ANSWER continental shelf
Which of the following statements are expressions of the idea of uniformitarianism? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The present is the key to the past.
-Physical, chemical, and biological laws that operate today have also operated in the past.
-Canyons are carved (eroded) by running water over vast spans of geologic time.
Igneous to Sedimentary - CORRECT ANSWER Uplift, weathering transportation, and
deposition
Igneous to metamorphic - CORRECT ANSWER Increased pressure and intense
heating
Sedimentary to igneous - CORRECT ANSWER Melting, cooling, and crystallizing
Sedimentary to metamorphic - CORRECT ANSWER Increased pressure and intense
heating
Metamorphic to igneous - CORRECT ANSWER Melting, cooling, and crystallization
Metamorphic to sedimentary - CORRECT ANSWER Uplift, weathering,
transportation, and deposition
Choose evidence used by Wegener to support his Continental Drift hypothesis. Choose all
that apply - CORRECT ANSWER -Evidence of glaciation in areas currently nowhere
near polar regions
-Fossils of identical land animals and plants discovered on widely separated continental land
masses
-Similarities in rock types and structure found on widely separated continents
-Continuation of mountain systems found now on separate land masses
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In which geologic time Era do we live? - CORRECT ANSWER The Cenozoic Era
The formation of the solar system can be explained by - CORRECT ANSWER the
nebular theory
"The Earth revolves around the Sun every 365.25 days." This is the example of which -
CORRECT ANSWER a theory
Which characteristics correctly describe the rock basalt? - CORRECT
ANSWER Basalt is an igneous rock composed of microscopic crystals of dark-colored
minerals and is the typical rock of the ocean crust.
Soil is an interface between which of Earth's spheres? - CORRECT ANSWER The
geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.
The Earth is approximately how old? - CORRECT ANSWER 4.6 billion years
Lithification is a process involved in the formation of which type rock type? - CORRECT
ANSWER sedimentary rock
Heat generated from the decay of radioactive elements is one source of energy that powers
which part of the Earth System? - CORRECT ANSWER the geosphere
Consider the following event: A mudslide occurred following a prolonged period of heavy
rain. The tragic event pulls trees from their roots and buried a small town killing a number of
people. This event involves the interaction between which of the following of Earth's
spheres? - CORRECT ANSWER all of the spheres were involved in this event
, The flooded extension of the continent is referred to as the - CORRECT
ANSWER continental shelf
Which of the following statements are expressions of the idea of uniformitarianism? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The present is the key to the past.
-Physical, chemical, and biological laws that operate today have also operated in the past.
-Canyons are carved (eroded) by running water over vast spans of geologic time.
Igneous to Sedimentary - CORRECT ANSWER Uplift, weathering transportation, and
deposition
Igneous to metamorphic - CORRECT ANSWER Increased pressure and intense
heating
Sedimentary to igneous - CORRECT ANSWER Melting, cooling, and crystallizing
Sedimentary to metamorphic - CORRECT ANSWER Increased pressure and intense
heating
Metamorphic to igneous - CORRECT ANSWER Melting, cooling, and crystallization
Metamorphic to sedimentary - CORRECT ANSWER Uplift, weathering,
transportation, and deposition
Choose evidence used by Wegener to support his Continental Drift hypothesis. Choose all
that apply - CORRECT ANSWER -Evidence of glaciation in areas currently nowhere
near polar regions
-Fossils of identical land animals and plants discovered on widely separated continental land
masses
-Similarities in rock types and structure found on widely separated continents
-Continuation of mountain systems found now on separate land masses
