Ersc181 b001 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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. ...

Pervious questions 4.0/ 4.0 Points Which two elements are the most common in the crust?  A. iron and magnesium  B. potassium and magnesium  C. silicon and oxygen Which element comprises about 8% of the crust?  A. silicon  B. iron  C. aluminum Which of the following techniques is the MOST diagnostic or reliable?  A. color  B. hardness  C. cleavage Question 4 of 25 0.0/ 4.0 Points Which of the following is considered to be composed of a mineral?  A. l...

Question 1 2/2 points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with _. ocean hot spots shield volcanoes flood basalts cinder cones Question 2 2/2 points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? compaction and cementation melting and crystallization deposition and lithification weathering and erosio...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Overall Grade (highest attempt): 96 / 100 - 96 % Question 1 2/2 points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with __________. ocean hot spots stratovolcanoes shield volcanoes flood basalts cinder cones Question 2 2/2 points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? compaction and cementation melting and crystallization deposition and lithification recrystallization by high heat and pressure weathering and erosi...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Overall Grade (highest attempt): 96 / 100 - 96 %

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) Overall Grade (highest attempt): 96 / 100 - 96 % Question 1 2/2 points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with __________. ocean hot spots stratovol canoes shield volcanoes flood basalts cinder cones Question 2 2/2 points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? compaction and cementation melting and crystallization deposition and lithification recrystallization by high heat and pressure weathering and eros...

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...

ERSC181 B001 Introduction to Geology | ERSC181 B001 Test 1-7 Combined