Phsc211 chapter 6 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 foram (single-celled, shelled ocean creatures) in rocks from each bore hole. Though the first is found in a shale, and the ...

Chapter 6 Quiz 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 foram (single-celled, shelled ocean creatures) in rocks from each bore hole. Though the first is fo...