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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (A grade)
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--5June 20222020/2021A+Available in bundle
- 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 radiation is emitted by clouds annually? 
a. 50% 
b. 71% 
c. 9% 
d. 12% 
3. On an annual basis, the amount of heat absorbed by the earth system ______________ the amount 
of heat emitted by the earth ...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 8 Quiz (A grade)
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--5June 20222020/2021A+Available in bundle
- 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. 01:50:00 
d. 01:51:00 
2. Record your answer from Lab Exercise #1, Step 1, Question 2. What time in hours:minutes:seconds 
GMT did the S waves arrive? 
a. 01:51:30 
b. 01:52:00 
c. 01:53:10 
d. 01:54:20 
3....
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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz (A grade)
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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 example of Physical correlation. 
 
2. When working among a group of bore holes drilled while searching for oil, a paleontologist discoverers 
a species of forum (single-celled, shelled ocean creatures)...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 4 Quiz (Fall 2020)
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1.0(1)1.016September 20212020/2021A+
- PHSC 211 Chapter 4 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty 
University (A grade) 
 
7. Phyllite formed under which metamorphic conditions? 
a. contact metamorphism 
b. low-grade metamorphic conditions 
c. intermediate-grade metamorphic conditions 
d. high-grade metamorphic conditions 
ans b 
8. What property is diagnostic for phyllite? 
a. exceptionally clean slaty cleavage 
b. visible crystals 
c. satiny sheen 
d. fizzes during acid test 
ans c 
9. The grain in __________________ is microscopic, which give...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 9 Quiz (Fall 2020)
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- PHSC 211 Chapter 9 Quiz (Fall 2020) 
 
For questions 4 and 5, you will want to refer to information found in the 
Scale Conversion section of this lesson. Round your answers to the nearest 
hundredth decimal place. 
 
4. On a 1:125,000-scale map, one inch represents what distance on the ground? 
a. 1,250 feet 
b. 1,970 km 
c. 1.97 miles 
d. 1.25 miles 
ANS C 
5. A mile on the ground would be what distance (in inches) on a 1:50,000 scale 
topographic map? 
a. 0.79 inches 
b. 1.26 inches 
c. 1.05 ...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 9 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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-18January 20212020/2021AAvailable in bundle
- 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 lower area between them.
d. two closed depressions with a flat-topped plateau in the middle.
2. In Figure 9.7, what is the elevation of the mine (locate the mining symbol) on Prospect Hill?
a. 100 feet
b....
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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020)
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---6September 20212020/2021A
- PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020) 
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 
ANS A 
2. According to Figure 13.3, how much infrared heat radiation is emitted by clouds 
annually? 
a. 50% 
b. 71% 
c. 9% 
d. 12% 
ANS C
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PHSC 211 Chapter 11 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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-47January 20212020/2021A+Available in bundle
- 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. 0.9 feet 
2. Record your answer from Lab Exercise #1, Question 2. What is the lowest tide that occurred on 
January 20, 2010? 
a. 4.1 feet 
b. 3.7 feet 
c. 1.9 feet 
d. 0.9 feet 
3. Record your answer f...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2021)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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--110February 20212020/2021A+
- PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2021)– 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. particles of volcanic ash welded together 2. What mineral composition is most characteristic of mafic rocks? a. olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase b. orthoclase, quartz, and biotite c. sodium-rich plag...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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. particles of volcanic ash welded together 
 
2. What mineral composition is most characteristic of mafic rocks? 
a. olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase 
b. orthoclase, quartz, and biotite 
c. sod...
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