DSST Physical Geology: Study Guide & Test Prep

This Physical Geology exam is no longer offered through the DSST Program. To learn more about geology, visit our Geology 101 course at https://study.com/academy/course/physical-geology-course.html or https://study.com/academy/course/dsst-introduction-to-geology-practice-study-guide.html.

• Ch 1. Introduction to Geology
• Ch 2. Earth Materials
• Ch 3. Mineral Types, Properties and Uses
• Ch 4. Earth and Celestial Rocks
• Ch 5. Igneous Rocks
• Ch 6. Sedimentary Rocks: A Deeper Look
• Ch 7. Metamorphic Rocks: A Deeper Look
• Ch 8. Rock Deformation and Mountain Building
• Ch 9. Weathering and Erosion
• Ch 10. Running Water
• Ch 11. Ground Water
• Ch 12. Glaciers
• Ch 13. Oceans
• Ch 14. Deserts and Wind
• Ch 15. Water Balance
• Ch 16. The Universe
• Ch 17. Geologic Time
• Ch 18. Earth's Spheres and Internal Structure
• Ch 19. Earthquakes
• Ch 20. Plate Tectonics
• Ch 21. Energy Resources
• Ch 22. Economic Geology & Mineral Resources
• Ch 23. Human Impact on the Environment
• Ch 24. Environmental Sustainability
• Ch 25. Environmental Risk Analysis
• Ch 26. Ethical and Political Processes of the Environment
• Ch 27. Atmospheric Sciences
• Ch 28. Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources
• Ch 29. DSST Informational Resources
• Ch 30. DSST Physical Geology Flashcards