ERSC181 B001 (ERSC181B001)

uestion 11 / 1 point The result of differential stress (pressure) onrocks can:Question options:cause mineral crystals to align parallel to each mineral crystals to dissolve perpendicular to the the rocks to partially the rock become new minerals to grow randomly in the protolith. Question4 / 42points Which of the following is true of metamorphic rocks?Question options:They form when rocks melt under intense heat and pressureThey form as a result of volcanic processes.They form as a result...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following surficial processes results in the most poorly sorted sediments?  A. rivers  B. glaciers  C. ocean waves  D. deep marine  E. wind Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What information is needed to determine the distance from the epicenter of an earthquake to a seismic receiving station?  A. The amplitude o...

he result of differential stress (pressure) on rocks can: Question options: cause mineral crystals to align parallel to each other. cause mineral crystals to dissolve perpendicular to the stress. cause the rocks to partially erode. make the rock become unrecognizable. cause new minerals to grow randomly in the protolith. Question 2 4 / 4 points Which of the following is true of metamorphic rocks? Question options: They form when rocks melt under intense heat and pressure They form...

Week 5 Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 3 - 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points The parent rock of a metamorphic rock is what?  A. The rock before it was subjected to metamorphism.  B. The rock as it is subjected to metamorphism.  C. The first rock formed during metamorphism.  D. The rock after it was subjected to metamorphism. Question 2 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points What are the three agents of metamorphism?

Question 1 of 25 Which element comprises about 8% of the crust? 4.0/ 4.0 Points A. silicon B. iron  C. aluminum Answer Key: C Feedback: 3.1.2 Periodic Table of the Elements Question 2 of 25 The nucleus is composed of which two subatomic particles? 4.0/ 4.0 Points A. protons and electrons B. neutrons and electrons  C. protons and neutrons Answer Key: C Feedback: Johnson et al. 3.1.1 Question 3 of 25 Which of the following is NOT a class of minerals? 4.0/ 4.0 Points A. ...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following surficial processes results in the most poorly sorted sediments?  A. rivers  B. glaciers  C. ocean waves  D. deep marine  E. wind Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What information is needed to determine the distance from the epicenter of an earthquake to a seismic receiving station?  A. The amplitude o...

Week 5 Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 3 - 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points The parent rock of a metamorphic rock is what?  A. The rock before it was subjected to metamorphism.  B. The rock as it is subjected to metamorphism.  C. The first rock formed during metamorphism.  D. The rock after it was subjected to metamorphism. Question 2 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points What are the three agents of metamorphism?  A. differen...

Question 1 of 25 Which element comprises about 8% of the crust? 4.0/ 4.0 Points A. silicon B. iron  C. aluminum Answer Key: C Feedback: 3.1.2 Periodic Table of the Elements Question 2 of 25 The nucleus is composed of which two subatomic particles? 4.0/ 4.0 Points A. protons and electrons B. neutrons and electrons  C. protons and neutrons Answer Key: C Feedback: Johnson et al. 3.1.1 Question 3 of 25 Which of the following is NOT a class of minerals? 4.0/ 4.0 Points A. ...

The parent rock of a metamorphic rock is what?  A. The rock before it was subjected to metamorphism.  B. The rock as it is subjected to metamorphism.  C. The first rock formed during metamorphism.  D. The rock after it was subjected to metamorphism. Question 2 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points What are the three agents of metamorphism?  A. differential pressure, deep-sea smokers, and hydrothermal vents  B. differential pressure, confining pressure, and lithostatic pressure ...

The result of differential stress (pressure) on rocks can: Question options: cause mineral crystals to align parallel to each other. cause mineral crystals to dissolve perpendicular to the stress. cause the rocks to partially erode. make the rock become unrecognizable. cause new minerals to grow randomly in the protolith. Question 2 4 / 4 points Which of the following is true of metamorphic rocks? Question options: They form when rocks melt under intense heat and pressure They for...