Environmental Geology MCQs

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1. : Which part of the Earth is divided into tectonic plates?





2. : The San Andreas Fault in California is an example of which type of plate boundary?





3. : Which scale measures the intensity of earthquakes based on observed damage?





4. : Tsunamis are usually triggered by:





5. : The Pacific Ring of Fire is famous for:





6. : Which type of volcano is the largest in size?





7. : The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of which plates?





8. : Soil liquefaction is commonly associated with:





9. : Which of the following rocks is most likely to form in a river delta?





10. : The study of groundwater is called:





11. : Which mineral is most resistant to weathering?





12. : Which natural hazard is caused by rapid downslope movement of rock and soil?





13. : Which gas is most commonly emitted by volcanic eruptions?





14. : Which process converts sediments into sedimentary rock?





15. : Which type of boundary is associated with seafloor spreading?





16. : A natural depression on Earth’s surface formed by collapse is called a:





17. : What is the approximate age of the Earth?





18. : Which instrument is used to detect and record earthquakes?





19. : Which geological hazard is linked with heavy rainfall and steep slopes?





20. : The deepest part of the Earth is the:





21. : Which rock type forms when magma cools and solidifies?





22. : Karst topography is most commonly associated with which rock type?





23. : Earthquakes generate three main types of waves. Which are the fastest?





24. : Which event is considered the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history?





25. : The Richter scale is:





26. : Which natural disaster caused the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?





27. : Which part of Earth’s structure is liquid and generates the magnetic field?





28. : Which type of volcano has explosive eruptions with steep slopes?





29. : Which type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure?





30. : Which is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust?





31. : Which type of boundary creates mountain ranges like the Andes?





32. : Which process leads to the breakdown of rocks by chemical reactions?





33. : The energy point inside Earth where an earthquake originates is called the:





34. : What type of volcanic hazard consists of fast-moving hot gas and rock?





35. : The Yellowstone Caldera in the USA is an example of a:





36. : Which type of rock can contain fossils?





37. : Earth’s lithosphere includes:





38. : Which mountain range is still growing due to tectonic collision?





39. : Which type of lava flow is thick and slow-moving?





40. : Which natural hazard is most common in delta regions?





41. : The process of rock fragments being transported by wind, water, or ice is:





42. : What is the main cause of acid rain?





43. : Which mineral is used to measure hardness 10 on Mohs scale?





44. : Which tectonic setting is Hawaii an example of?





45. : Which type of metamorphism occurs due to heat from magma intrusions?





46. : Which natural hazard can be triggered by both earthquakes and volcanoes?





47. : Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?





48. : The Cascadia Subduction Zone is located along the coast of:





49. : Which is the slowest type of seismic wave but most destructive?





50. : Which natural disaster is studied using volcanology?





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