Geology

Question 1

According to the Mohs scale, what is the hardest mineral on the planet?

Answer 1

Diamond

Question 2

There are three types of rock. Two of these are sedimentary and igneous, but what is the third?

Answer 2

Metamorphic

Question 3

Which types of rocks is formed when lava cools.

Answer 3

Igneous

Question 4

Which Mineral is better known as fool’s golden, due to its deceptive gold appearance?

Answer 4

Pyrite

Question 5

What is the name of the icicle- shaped formation that hangs from cave ceilings, and is produced from the minerals in dripping water?

Answer 5

Stalactite

Question 6

Into which type of rock is the Mount Rushmore structure carved?

Answer 6

Granite

Question 7

Seismology is the scientific name given to the study of what?

Answer 7

Earthquakes

Question 8

Which of the three types of rock is best for finding fossils ?

Answer 8

Sedimentary rock

Question 9

What is the name of the spiral fossil, which is one of the most common fossils that on can find ?

Answer 9

Ammonites

Question 10

What is the name of the fossilized tree resin, which is very popular in jewelry?

Answer 10

Amber

Question 11

What colour are emeralds ?

Answer 11

Green

Question 12

90% of Europe’s natural slate used on roofs comes from which European Country?

Answer 12

Spain

Question 13

Shapphires and rubies are both varieties of the same mineral. Which mineral is this ?

Answer 13

Corundum

Question 14

The Earth’s crust is divided into two types: oceanic crust and what else?

Answer 14

Continental crust

Question 15

What is the term used for the study of fossils?

Answer 15

Palaeontology