PHSC 211 Chapter 1 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)

1. All the following properties of minerals are used for identification except ____________.
a. streak
b. luster
c. hardness
d. melting point
2. Quartz can scratch all of the following except ____________.
a. glass
b. calcite
c. to...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 1 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)

1. All the following properties of minerals are used for identification except ____________.
a. streak
b. luster
c. hardness
d. melting point
2. Quartz can scratch all of the following except ____________.
a. glass
b. calcite
c. to...
PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)



1. What mineral composition is most characteristic of felsic rocks?

a. olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase

b. orthoclase, quartz, and biotite

c. calcium-rich plagioclase and hornblende with some olivine

d. particl...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)



1. What mineral composition is most characteristic of felsic rocks?

a. olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase

b. orthoclase, quartz, and biotite

c. calcium-rich plagioclase and hornblende with some olivine

d. particl...
PHSC 211 Chapter 3 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)



Questions 1 through 5 are based on Lab Exercise #1: Grain Analysis.



1. Bag A contains

a. well-sorted sand.

b. clay.

c. a moderately sorted mix of sand and silt.

d. a poorly sorted mix of gravel and sand.



2. Bag B contai...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 3 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)



Questions 1 through 5 are based on Lab Exercise #1: Grain Analysis.



1. Bag A contains

a. well-sorted sand.

b. clay.

c. a moderately sorted mix of sand and silt.

d. a poorly sorted mix of gravel and sand.



2. Bag B contai...
PHSC 211 Chapter 4 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)



Questions 1 through 23 are based on the Lab Exercise: Identification of Metamorphic Rocks. Refer to your results from the lab exercise and the Overview to assist you in answering the questions.



1. Specimen #18 formed under whi...
PHSC 211 Chapter 4 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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PHSC 211 Chapter 4 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)



Questions 1 through 23 are based on the Lab Exercise: Identification of Metamorphic Rocks. Refer to your results from the lab exercise and the Overview to assist you in answering the questions.



1. Specimen #18 formed under whi...
PHSC 211 Chapter 5 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)







For questions 1-6, refer to the diagram above.



1. What type of unconformity is located between B and E?

a. Nonconformity

b. Disconformity

c. Angular unconformity

d. Paraconformity

2. What kind of unconformity is loca...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 5 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)







For questions 1-6, refer to the diagram above.



1. What type of unconformity is located between B and E?

a. Nonconformity

b. Disconformity

c. Angular unconformity

d. Paraconformity

2. What kind of unconformity is loca...
PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz (Fall 2020) – Liberty University (A grade)



1. A geologist observes two sandstones on opposite sides of a mountain belt. He notes that both are

made of quartz with a small amount of mica, and both show cross-bedding. His conclusion that these

are the same rocks is an ex...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz (Fall 2020) – Liberty University (A grade)



1. A geologist observes two sandstones on opposite sides of a mountain belt. He notes that both are

made of quartz with a small amount of mica, and both show cross-bedding. His conclusion that these

are the same rocks is an ex...
PHSC 211 Chapter 7 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)





Use the image below to answer questions 1–5.



1. What geologic structure is represented by point A?

a. Divergent plate boundary

b. Volcanic island

c. Trench

d. Subduction zone

e. Tombolo



2. What sort of plate bounda...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 7 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)





Use the image below to answer questions 1–5.



1. What geologic structure is represented by point A?

a. Divergent plate boundary

b. Volcanic island

c. Trench

d. Subduction zone

e. Tombolo



2. What sort of plate bounda...
PHSC 211 Chapter 8 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)





Questions 1 through 4 are based on Lab Exercise #1: Time Lag.

1. Record your answer from Lab Exercise #1, Step 1, Question 1. What time in hours:minutes:seconds

GMT did the P waves arrive?

a. 01:48:00

b. 01:49:00

c. 01:50:...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 8 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)





Questions 1 through 4 are based on Lab Exercise #1: Time Lag.

1. Record your answer from Lab Exercise #1, Step 1, Question 1. What time in hours:minutes:seconds

GMT did the P waves arrive?

a. 01:48:00

b. 01:49:00

c. 01:50:...
PHSC 211 Chapter 9 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)

Questions 1 and 2 are based on Lab Exercise #1: Contour Exercises.
1. According to the Prospect Hill contour map in Figure 9.7, the land surface could be
a. a hill.
b. two valleys with a hill in the middle.
c. two hills with a lowe...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 9 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)

Questions 1 and 2 are based on Lab Exercise #1: Contour Exercises.
1. According to the Prospect Hill contour map in Figure 9.7, the land surface could be
a. a hill.
b. two valleys with a hill in the middle.
c. two hills with a lowe...
PHSC 211 Chapter 11 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)





Questions 1 through 9 are based on the Lab Exercise #1: Tides.

1. Record your answer from Lab Exercise #1, Question 1. What is the highest tide that occurred on

January 20, 2010?

a. 4.1 feet

b. 3.7 feet

c. 1.9 feet

d. 0....
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PHSC 211 Chapter 11 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)





Questions 1 through 9 are based on the Lab Exercise #1: Tides.

1. Record your answer from Lab Exercise #1, Question 1. What is the highest tide that occurred on

January 20, 2010?

a. 4.1 feet

b. 3.7 feet

c. 1.9 feet

d. 0....
PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)







1. According to Figure 13.2, what latitudes typically see an average annual heat gain?

a. 20° N to 20° S

b. 80° N to 80° S

c. 60° N to 40° N

d. Only the equator

2. According to Figure 13.3, how much infrared heat ...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)







1. According to Figure 13.2, what latitudes typically see an average annual heat gain?

a. 20° N to 20° S

b. 80° N to 80° S

c. 60° N to 40° N

d. Only the equator

2. According to Figure 13.3, how much infrared heat ...
PHSC 211 Chapter 15 Quiz (2022/2023)– Liberty University (A grade)





1. Which of the following statements is true concerning the units of temperature measurement?

a. In the United States, °F are used for surface measurements.

b. In the United States, °C are used for surface measurements.

c...
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1. Which of the following statements is true concerning the units of temperature measurement?

a. In the United States, °F are used for surface measurements.

b. In the United States, °C are used for surface measurements.

c...
PHSC 211 Chapter 16 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)





1. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 1 (a, b, c, or d): __A____.

2. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 2 (a, b, c, or d): _C____.

3. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 3 (a, b, c, or d...
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1. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 1 (a, b, c, or d): __A____.

2. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 2 (a, b, c, or d): _C____.

3. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 3 (a, b, c, or d...
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