ConcepTest Examples
David Steer and David McConnell at the University of Akron are creating and reviewing ConcepTests for introductory geoscience courses. If anyone would like to test existing questions or submit additional questions, please contact them.
This collection was created with funding from the National Science Foundation, (DUE-0087894).
Introductory geoscience students may attempt to deal with the material by trying to simply memorize it. McConnell et al. (2003) suggest that geoscience ConcepTests should be additionally restricted to the level of comprehension or application in Bloom's taxonomy.
Earth System Topics
- Atmosphere 14 matches
- Biosphere 13 matches
- Climate 14 matches
- Surface Processes 58 matches
- Human Dimensions 7 matches
- Hydrology 44 matches
- Oceans 37 matches
- Solar System and Astronomy 10 matches
- Solid Earth 197 matches
- Earth's Cycles 15 matches rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle
- Time/Earth History 67 matches
Results 1 - 10 of 322 matches
ConcepTest: Locating Wells part of ConcepTest
Liquid hazardous waste is disposed of by pumping it down injection wells. Which well location would be the most suitable to use for an injection well? a.) b.) c.) -
ConcepTest: Tropic of Cancer Temperature and Precipitation part of ConcepTest
Which of the points on the graph below best represents conditions along the Tropic of Cancer (23 degrees N latitude)? a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E -
ConcepTest: Groundwater Production part of ConcepTest
The cross section below simplifies the groundwater resources in a county in a Midwest state. Which location would have the potential for the best groundwater production? a. A - sand and gravel on ...
ConcepTest: Relative Plate Motion part of ConcepTest
A and B represent locations on two separate plates. The curved black line represents the plate boundary. The arrows show the directions of plate motion and the rates of motion are indicated. What ...
ConcepTest: Oldest Rocks part of ConcepTest
Carefully examine the relative positions of the lettered arrows on the timeline below and estimate the ages represented by each arrow. Identify which letter corresponds most closely to the age of the ...
ConcepTest: Determining Numbers of Plates part of ConcepTest
Examine the map and answer the question that follows. X, Y, and Z represent continental lithosphere, the blank areas represent oceanic lithosphere. How many plates are present? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 -
ConcepTest: Cross-Sections of Plate Boundaries part of ConcepTest
The map below shows the plate configurations along the western margin of North America. Which of the four diagrams on the right best represents a cross section through the outer layers of Earth along ...
ConcepTest: Fault Displacement part of ConcepTest
What is the relative displacement of the fault that offsets the road in the photo? a. left lateral b. right lateral c. normal d. reverse -
ConcepTest: Identifying Oxides part of ConcepTest
Which of the following formulas represents an oxide? a. FeS2 b. KAlSi3O8 c. Fe2O3 d. CaSO4 ยท 2H2O -
ConcepTest: Sedimentary Rock Formation part of ConcepTest
Concrete is formed by adding cement and water to a mixture of sand and gravel. This could be seen as an analog for the formation of a ___________ sedimentary rock. a. clastic b. chemical c. ...
