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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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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2021)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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 6 Quiz (Fall 2020) – Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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 16 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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): B 
4. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 4 (a, b, c, or d): _C__. 
5. Record your answer from Lab Exercise 1, Problem 5 (a, b, c, or d): _D 
 
A Northern Hemisphere station between hig...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 3 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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 contains 
a. well-sorted sand. 
b. clay. 
c. a poorly sorted mix of sand and silt. 
d. a poorly sorted mix of gravel and sand. 
 
3. Bag C contains 
a. well-sorted clay. 
b. well-sorted gravel (with some sa...
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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 which metamorphic conditions? 
a. contact metamorphism 
b. low-grade metamorphic conditions 
c. intermediate-grade metamorphic conditions 
d. high-grade metamorphic conditions 
2. What property is diagno...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 1 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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. topaz
d. nail
3. A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition is a ____________.
a. rock
b. mineral
c. table salt
d. charcoal
4. Having 3 planes of cleavage is an ident...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 1 - 16 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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PHSC 211 Chapter 5 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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 located between D and E? 
a. Nonconformity 
b. Disconformity 
c. Angular unconformity 
d. Paraconformity 
3. Which unit is oldest? 
a. A 
b. B 
c. C 
d. D 
e. E 
4. Which unit is youngest? 
a. A 
b. B 
c....
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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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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 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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