EARTHS BLUEPRINT DECODED FUNDAMENTALS OF
GEOLOGY A PLUS BREAKTHROUGH 2026 COMPLETE
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS FULLY GRADED A PLUS EXAM READY
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Lithostratigraphic sequences can be used to interpret: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Geologic history
Which of the following anions is the least reactive and most persistent
tracer of a geochemical contaminant plume? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Cl-1
If the net volume of precipitation entering a drainage basin exceeds the
surface water volume coming out with no change in surface storage,
then: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Water is recharging the groundwater
system
Which of the following is NOT commonly a natural constituent of
groundwater? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Nitrate
An uplifted block bounded by normal faults is known as a(n): -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Horst
Your client calls you to sample a series of monitor wells that they
installed on their property. Your review of the geologic setting determines
that the wells are located such that no contamination could be detected.
You should: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the client about the
problem
, The assemblage of albite, chlorite, actinolite, and calcite would be most
characteristic of the: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Greenschist facies
[blank] is now used as an industrial substitute for asbestos. - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Wollastonite
A well fully penetrates a confined aquifer and has a drawdown of 27 feet.
The theoretical drawdown calculated from a distance-drawdown curve is
18 feet. What is the well efficiency?
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-67%
A braided stream usually indicates that the stream: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Has greater load than capacity.
Which of the following soils classified by the Unified Soil Classification
System would be the best aquitard?
A. SP
B. ML
C. CL
D. SW - THE CORRECT ANSWER-CL
Which deposit is most closely associated with rare earths?
A. Titaniferous magnetite deposit
B. Fissure vein of gold-quartz
C. Strata-bound uranium deposit
D. Shallow, low temperature hydrothermal deposit - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-A fissure vein of gold-quartz
GEOLOGY A PLUS BREAKTHROUGH 2026 COMPLETE
UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS FULLY GRADED A PLUS EXAM READY
GUARANTEED HIGH SCORE STUDY GUIDE
Lithostratigraphic sequences can be used to interpret: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Geologic history
Which of the following anions is the least reactive and most persistent
tracer of a geochemical contaminant plume? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Cl-1
If the net volume of precipitation entering a drainage basin exceeds the
surface water volume coming out with no change in surface storage,
then: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Water is recharging the groundwater
system
Which of the following is NOT commonly a natural constituent of
groundwater? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Nitrate
An uplifted block bounded by normal faults is known as a(n): -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Horst
Your client calls you to sample a series of monitor wells that they
installed on their property. Your review of the geologic setting determines
that the wells are located such that no contamination could be detected.
You should: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Inform the client about the
problem
, The assemblage of albite, chlorite, actinolite, and calcite would be most
characteristic of the: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Greenschist facies
[blank] is now used as an industrial substitute for asbestos. - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Wollastonite
A well fully penetrates a confined aquifer and has a drawdown of 27 feet.
The theoretical drawdown calculated from a distance-drawdown curve is
18 feet. What is the well efficiency?
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-67%
A braided stream usually indicates that the stream: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Has greater load than capacity.
Which of the following soils classified by the Unified Soil Classification
System would be the best aquitard?
A. SP
B. ML
C. CL
D. SW - THE CORRECT ANSWER-CL
Which deposit is most closely associated with rare earths?
A. Titaniferous magnetite deposit
B. Fissure vein of gold-quartz
C. Strata-bound uranium deposit
D. Shallow, low temperature hydrothermal deposit - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-A fissure vein of gold-quartz
