ASBOG FG/PG Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ASBOG FG/PG Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ASBOG FG/PG exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 40 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the ASBOG FG/PG Vocabulary Game
General and Field Geology
Mineralogy and Petrology
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Geomorphology and Surficial Processes
Structure and Seismology
Hydrogeology
Engineering Geology
Mineral and Energy Resources
Sources for these terms (16)
- ASBOG — Professional Geologists Examinee Candidate Handbook (Updated January 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- ASBOG — 2023 Task Analysis FG and PG Test Blueprints · Source checked 2026-11-01
- National Park Service — Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) Glossary of Geologic Terms · Source checked 2026-11-01
- National Park Service — Mohs Hardness Scale · Source checked 2026-11-01
- National Park Service — Graywacke Sandstone and Turbidite FAQ (Golden Gate National Recreation Area) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- National Park Service — Karst Landscapes (Caves and Karst) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- National Park Service — Outwash Plains and Eskers (Glacier Landforms) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- National Park Service — Loess Soil (Vicksburg National Military Park) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- National Park Service — Horst and Graben · Source checked 2026-11-01
- USGS — Earthquakes General Interest Publication (Faults and Earthquakes) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- USGS Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations Book 3, Chapter B2 — Introduction to Ground-Water Hydraulics (Part II: Darcy's Law) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- USGS Circular 1186 — Sustainability of Ground-Water Resources (Box A: Confined and Unconfined Aquifers Respond Differently to Pumping) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- USGS Water-Resources Investigations Report 01-4210 — Hydraulic-Property Estimates and Aquifer-Test Analysis · Source checked 2026-11-01
- U.S. EPA Ground Water Issue — Light Nonaqueous Phase Liquids (EPA/540/S-95/500) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- USGS Circular 891: Glossary of Coal Classification System and Supplementary Terms · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ASBOG Professional Geologists Examinee Candidate Handbook (Updated September 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the ASBOG FG PG Exam
The ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology (FG) and Practice of Geology (PG) exams are national licensure examinations for professional geologists. The FG exam has 140 multiple-choice questions testing knowledge acquired during education, while the PG exam has 110 questions testing professional practice knowledge. Both exams must be passed for licensure in most states. The exams cover 8 content domains: General Geology, Mineralogy/Petrology, Sedimentology/Stratigraphy, Geomorphology, Structural Geology/Tectonics, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, and Economic Geology.
Exam sponsor: ASBOG (National Association of State Boards of Geology). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
250 questions
Time Limit
8 hours (4 hours each exam)
Passing Score
70 (scaled score)
Exam / Certification Fees
FG $275 / PG $325 using the September 23, 2026 handbook seat fee; FG $278 / PG $328 on ASBOG’s live registration page. State fees are additional; confirm at checkout.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published. ASBOG does not publish national FG/PG pass rates in its September 23, 2026 Candidate Handbook, FAQ, or examination-schedule page. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASBOG FG/PG vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ASBOG FG/PG vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 40 ASBOG FG/PG terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ASBOG FG/PG terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ASBOG (National Association of State Boards of Geology) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ASBOG exam pass rate?
ASBOG does not publish national FG or PG pass rates in its September 23, 2026 Candidate Handbook, FAQ, or examination-schedule page; percentages quoted elsewhere online are not ASBOG statistics. Each exam has a scaled passing score of 70, set through a criterion-referenced procedure rather than a fixed percentage correct, so your result depends on meeting that standard.
How hard is the ASBOG exam?
The ASBOG exams are considered challenging. The FG exam tests broad academic knowledge across all geological disciplines, while the PG exam tests professional practice knowledge. Most successful candidates study 150-250 hours per exam. The PG questions focus on applying basic principles to practice problems, while FG questions are designed primarily to recall factual information.