1.

It is the action of surface processes that removes soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on
the Earth's crust, and then transports it to another location.
a. Erosion
b. Weathering
c. Fermentation
d. Continental Drift Theory

2. This is one of the processes that is occurring on Earth that is breaking down or dissolving of rocks and
minerals on Earths’ surface.

a. Fermentation
b. Erosion
c. Weathering
d. Continental Drift Theory

3. What is the name of the large supercontinent or supergiant landmass that existed 200 million years ago
when all of the continents were together?
a. Gondwanaland
b. Laurasia
c. Pangea
d. Tectonic plate

4. The __________ processes of Earth describe the natural forces that influence the shape and structure
of the planet.
a. Hydrologic
b. Atmospheric
c. Geologic
d. Endogenous

5. The following are the reasons why Geologic Process of the Earth continuously studied by geologists and
other scientists, EXCEPT.

a. To expand their ideas of how Earth evolved to what it is today

b. To locate useful resources that can be used in human civilization.
c. To improve their knowledge on potentially disastrous events caused by various hazards.
d. To discover new things and make their own theories.

6. It is an Endogenous process that is the emplacement of magma within and at the surface of the outer
layers of a terrestrial planet, which solidifies as igneous rocks.
a. Metamorphism
b. Igneous rocks
c. Magmatism
d. Geology

7. Alfred Wegener was a _________ developed the concept of and hypothesized the continental drift
theory.

a. Astronomer
b. Geologist
c. Geophysicist
d. Meteorologist
8. These processes occur on or near the surface of Earth. These are natural occurrences that leave
significant changes on the landscape in the area.
a. Geologic Processes
b. Endogenous Processes
c. Exogenous Processes
d. Mechanical Processes

9. Which of the following is true about absolute dating?

a. A method can tell which sediments were deposited first and the approximate age of
the specimen.
b. A method used to determine the quantity of fossil fuels
c. Uses radioactive dating as the most acceptable form of determining a fossil.
d. All of the above.

10. Jeoff started to research about the crustal movement, displacement of soil, and distortion of terrains
lead to layering of rocks. Jeoff is researching about __________.
a. Absolute Dating
b. Relative Dating
c. Stratification
d. Weathering

11. Lindonne went to the mountain and saw the actual disintegration of rocks, soils, and minerals because
of the strong wind and heavy rains.
a. Erosion
b. Mass Wasting
c. Sedimentation
d. Weathering

12. It is the accumulation of materials such as soil, rock fragments, and soil particles settling at the bottom.
a. Erosion
b. Mass Wasting
c. Sedimentation
d. Weathering

13. During typhoon some areas in the Philippines experienced mass movement in a downslope terrain due
to gravity. This type of Exogenous Process is called ___________
a. Erosion
b. Mass Wasting
c. Sedimentation
d. Weathering

14. Which of the following statements is a method used to determine the relative order of geologic events?
a. Absolute Dating
b. Fossil Dating
c. Relative Dating
d. Dating Method

15. Below are the materials released during volcanic eruption, except one.
a. Lava
b. Magma
c. Pyroclastic materials
d. Tephra
16. Which of the following statements is the is a method can tell which sediments were deposited first and
the approximate age of the specimen.
a. Absolute Dating
b. Fossil Dating
c. Relative Dating
d. Dating Method

17. Kaitlyn won in a quiz bee competition and the winning question states, what process usually happens
after magma is formed. The magma tries to escape from the source through openings such as
volcanoes or existing cracks on the ground. Definitely, Kaitlyn answered ________
a. Magmatism
b. Volcanism
c. Absolute Dating
d. Relative Dating

18. Which of the following evidences of Wegener’s that support the continental drift theory?

a. Similarity of fossils found in different continents.

b. Presence of tillites in areas whose present climates do not suggest glacial formation
c. Presence of coal seams in polar regions.
d. All of the Above

19. The ________ processes are caused by forces from within the interior of Earth. The driving force is the
thermal energy of the mantle and the crust
a. Geologic Processes
b. Endogenous Processes
c. Exogenous Processes
d. Mechanical Processes

20. In what part of Earth does magmatism happen?

a. Asthenosphere
b. Earth’s crust
c. Earth’s core
d. Lithosphere

21. It is the original material that makes up igneous rocks?

a. Magmatism
b. Metamorphism
c. Volcanism
d. Weathering

22. Which of the following is an example of oxidation?

a. Rusting of iron
b. Halite dissolves in water
c. Feldspar decomposes to form clay
d. Stalactites and stalagmites formation

23. Which of the following is the most accepted system of chronological measurement connecting rock
stratigraphy to geologic time?
a. Geologic Time Scale
b. Precambrian Method
c. Paleozoic Method
d. None of the Above
24. Why are most information about the history of life on Earth found in sedimentary rocks?
a. Sedimentary rocks tell us about past environments at Earth's surface.
b. Organisms that live in topographically low places have the best chance of being preserved.
c. They are the primary story-tellers of past climate, life, and major events at Earth's surface
d. All of the Above

25. He is a British geologist, suggested the idea of THERMAL CONVECTION as the driving force for the
movement of the continents.

a. Alfred Wegener
b. Alexander Oparin
c. Stanley Miller
d. Arthur Holmes

26. This term refers to the interval of time occupied by Earth’s geologic history. ________________

27. Theories that are partially supported by rock evidence state that Earth’s transformation from gaseous liquid
to solid happened during the ________________.

28. During this era, larger animals and plants were formed. ________________

29. It is used to locate mineral deposits, petroleum fields, and groundwater reservoirs. ________________

30. This is used to establish geologic time and age of the rocks by matching the fossil with the established
period of its existence. ________________

31. It is the process of determining if one rock or geologic event is older or younger than another, without
knowing their specific ages. ________________

TRUE OR FALSE 32. All igneous rocks form from magma. ________________

TRUE OR FALSE 33. All volcanic rocks are also igneous rocks. __________

TRUE OR FALSE 34. All igneous rocks are composed of minerals. __________

TRUE OR FALSE 35. Almost all fossils are preserved in sedimentary rock.

TRUE OR FALSE 36. Chemical weathering is the process by which rocks break down through chemical
reactions __________