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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 15 Quiz_Updated 2022/2023 - A grade | Elements of Earth Science – Liberty University
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- PHSC 211 Chapter 15 Quiz (2022/2023)– Liberty University (A grade) 
 
 
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. 
2. Which heat process involves transfer by mass movement or circulation? 
a. Conduction 
b. Convect...
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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 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 9 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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- 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
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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 16 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)
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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 5 Quiz (Fall 2019)– Liberty University (A grade)
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- PHSC 211 Chapter 5 Quiz (Fall 2019)– 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. C
d. D
e. E
5. What type...
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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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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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