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199 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 199
A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.
Geosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Definition 2 of 199
Every rock will bend or fracture if put under enough stress
rotation of platy and elongate minerals
recrystallization
mafic igneous rock
crystal deformation
Definition 3 of 199
partially decayed plant matter found in bogs
Soil Profile
Anthracite
Peat
Humus
,Definition 4 of 199
A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
RNA
GENE
PROTEINS
DNA
Definition 5 of 199
A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Dna
Eukaryote
Polymorph
Stromatolites
Definition 6 of 199
An underwater moutain chain where new ocean floor is formed
mid-ocean ridge
subduction zone
lithosphere
continental drift
Definition 7 of 199
The bending and flowing of a material (without cracking and breaking) subjected to stress.
ductile deformation
conductivity
diagenesis
metamorphism
,Definition 8 of 199
Ability of rock or soil to allow water to flow through it
Permeability
Porosity
Silicates
Conductivity
Definition 9 of 199
A type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical
reactions.
metamorphic rock
igneous rock
erosion
minerals
Definition 10 of 199
an upward fold in rock formed by compression of Earth's crust
Stromatolites
Anticline
Syncline
Reverse Fault
Definition 11 of 199
the downslope movement of rock, regolith, and soil under the direct influence of gravity
fuel cell
chemical weathering
mass wasting
erosion
, Definition 12 of 199
Soluble ions released from rock
hydrolysis
dissolution
anticline
oxidation
Definition 13 of 199
the slope of the water table
porosity
specific gravity
hydraulic gradient
permeability
Definition 14 of 199
the part of geologic time 570-245 million years ago ; invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles,
ferns, and cone-bearing trees were dominant
Precambrian
Mesozoic Era
Paleozoic Era
Proterozoic Eon
Definition 15 of 199
Delayed compaction due to slow escape of power water
Permeability
Consolidation
Lithification
Compaction
199 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 199
A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.
Geosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Definition 2 of 199
Every rock will bend or fracture if put under enough stress
rotation of platy and elongate minerals
recrystallization
mafic igneous rock
crystal deformation
Definition 3 of 199
partially decayed plant matter found in bogs
Soil Profile
Anthracite
Peat
Humus
,Definition 4 of 199
A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
RNA
GENE
PROTEINS
DNA
Definition 5 of 199
A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Dna
Eukaryote
Polymorph
Stromatolites
Definition 6 of 199
An underwater moutain chain where new ocean floor is formed
mid-ocean ridge
subduction zone
lithosphere
continental drift
Definition 7 of 199
The bending and flowing of a material (without cracking and breaking) subjected to stress.
ductile deformation
conductivity
diagenesis
metamorphism
,Definition 8 of 199
Ability of rock or soil to allow water to flow through it
Permeability
Porosity
Silicates
Conductivity
Definition 9 of 199
A type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical
reactions.
metamorphic rock
igneous rock
erosion
minerals
Definition 10 of 199
an upward fold in rock formed by compression of Earth's crust
Stromatolites
Anticline
Syncline
Reverse Fault
Definition 11 of 199
the downslope movement of rock, regolith, and soil under the direct influence of gravity
fuel cell
chemical weathering
mass wasting
erosion
, Definition 12 of 199
Soluble ions released from rock
hydrolysis
dissolution
anticline
oxidation
Definition 13 of 199
the slope of the water table
porosity
specific gravity
hydraulic gradient
permeability
Definition 14 of 199
the part of geologic time 570-245 million years ago ; invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles,
ferns, and cone-bearing trees were dominant
Precambrian
Mesozoic Era
Paleozoic Era
Proterozoic Eon
Definition 15 of 199
Delayed compaction due to slow escape of power water
Permeability
Consolidation
Lithification
Compaction
