Geologic History
This quiz covers the geologic history of the Earth, from its formation to the present day.
Questions
What is the name of the eon that began 541 million years ago and ended 252 million years ago?
- Paleozoic
- Mesozoic
- Cenozoic
- Precambrian
Which of the following is not a period of the Paleozoic eon?
- Cambrian
- Ordovician
- Silurian
- Jurassic
What is the name of the mass extinction event that occurred at the end of the Permian period?
- The Great Dying
- The K-T Extinction
- The Ordovician-Silurian Extinction
- The Triassic-Jurassic Extinction
Which of the following is not a period of the Mesozoic eon?
- Triassic
- Jurassic
- Cretaceous
- Devonian
What is the name of the mass extinction event that occurred at the end of the Cretaceous period?
- The Great Dying
- The K-T Extinction
- The Ordovician-Silurian Extinction
- The Triassic-Jurassic Extinction
Which of the following is not a period of the Cenozoic eon?
- Paleocene
- Eocene
- Oligocene
- Carboniferous
What is the name of the current epoch of the Cenozoic eon?
- Holocene
- Pleistocene
- Miocene
- Pliocene
Which of the following is not a type of rock?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
- Organic
What is the name of the process by which rocks are formed from molten rock?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
- Weathering
Which of the following is not a type of sedimentary rock?
- Sandstone
- Limestone
- Shale
- Granite
What is the name of the process by which rocks are formed from existing rocks?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
- Weathering
Which of the following is not a type of metamorphic rock?
- Slate
- Marble
- Gneiss
- Schist
What is the name of the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
- Weathering
Which of the following is not a type of weathering?
- Physical weathering
- Chemical weathering
- Biological weathering
- Mechanical weathering
What is the name of the process by which sediment is transported from one place to another?
- Erosion
- Deposition
- Transportation
- Weathering