(A) an island
(B) a strait
(C) a peninsula
(D) a bay
The answer is: (A) an island
A stretch of land surrounded by water on all sides is called an island.
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Geology MCQs quiz test questions with answers for FPSC CSS PPSC SPSC KPPSC test preparation, including questions from geology past papers.
Core of the earth is the
(A) innermost layer
(B) outer layer
(C) atmosphere over the layers
(D) middle zone
The answer is: (A) innermost layer
Core of the earth is the innermost layer of the planet Earth.
Which type of rock would most likely to be the best oil reservoir?
(A) Granite
(B) Shale
(C) Sandstone
(D) Salt
The answer is: (B) Shale
The maturity of a rock is a measure of its ________ in terms of hydrocarbon generation.
(A) density
(B) temperature
(C) state
(D) pressure
The answer is: (C) state
The maturity of a rock is a measure of its state in terms of hydrocarbon generation.
Molten rock below the surface of the Earth is called?
(A) Lava
(B) Magma
(C) Crystals
(D) Granite
The answer is: (B) Magma
When molten rock cools and solidifies, the ________ are formed.
(A) igneous rocks
(B) sedimentary rocks
(C) metamorphic rocks
(D) none of these
The answer is: (A) igneous rocks
The most abundant element of Earth’s Crust is
(A) Oxygen
(B) Nitrogen
(C) Aluminium
(D) Silicon
The answer is: (A) Oxygen
The most abundant element of Earth’s Crust is Oxygen (O), about 46.6%, including Oxygen in the waters on the Earth and atmosphere.
Oil rises in a wick of oil lamp because of a property of matter, is called _____.
(A) Condensation
(B) Capillary action
(C) Respiration
(D) None of these
The answer is: (B) Capillary action
Oil rises in a wick of oil lamp because of a property of matter, is called capillary action.
Which of the following is the shallowest sea in the world?
(A) The Weddell Sea
(B) The Sea of Azov
(C) The Black Sea
(D) None of these
The answer is: (B) The Sea of Azov
The Sea of Azov is rich in marine life because it is the shallowest sea in the world, with the depth varying between 0.9 and 14 metres.
The term “hydrosphere” refers to
(A) Zone of water
(B) Zone of Air
(C) Zone of Atmosphere
(D) Zone of earth crust
The answer is: (A) Zone of water
The watery part present on our planet is called hydrosphere.