Phsc211 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 foram (single-celled, shelled ocean creatures) in rocks from each bore hole. Though the first is found in a shale, and the ...

PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020) 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 ans b 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 plagioclase, hornb...

PHSC 211 Chapter 1 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) 34. The fingernail can scratch the mineral calcite. a. True b. False ans b 35. The mineral scale of hardness was named after the famous scientist Von Verner. a. True b. False ans b 36. Crystal shape refers to how a mineral breaks. a. True b. False ans b 37. Halite has three plans of cleavage at 90°. a. True b. False ans a 38. Biotite and muscovite have 1 plane of cleavage in common. a. True b. False ans a

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

PHSC 211 Chapter 15 Quiz (Fall 2020) 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. Internationally, °C are used for surface measurements. d. Internationally, °F are always used. ANS A 2. Which heat process involves transfer by mass movement or circulation? a. Conduction b. Convection c. Radiation d. S...