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Intro to Geology Exam 2 Questions & Answers Weathering - ANSWERSthe disintegration and decomposition of rocks at Earth's surface. Mass wasting - ANSWERSthe transfer of rock and soil downslope under the influence of gravity. Erosion - ANSWERSthe physical removal of material by mobile agents such as water, wind, or ice. • Describe mechanical weathering and the roles that frost wedging, unloading, thermal expansion, and biological activity have in the process. - ANSWERS... Fro...

Geology Exam 3 Questions & Answers What is meant by viscosity? How does it relate to magma composition and temperature? - ANSWERSThe inability of a fluid to flow. Something that has a high viscosity does not flow easily, low viscosity will flow very easily. The higher the temperature the lower the viscosity. Magma that contains high-silica content will have higher viscosity. Magma with low-silica content will have lower viscosity. How does viscosity relate to eruption style? - ANSWERS...

Geology Exam 1 Ch 1,2,3 Questions & Answers The currently accepted age of Earth is ___________ years. - ANSWERS4.6 billion According to the nebular hypothesis, all of the bodies in our solar system evolved from a rotating cloud of gases and dust about 4.6 billion years ago - ANSWERSTrue What are the basic differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology? - ANSWERSHistorical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils and geologic events, utilizing the geol...

Geology 101 UNLV Exam 1 All Questions & Answers The idea that encompasses most of geologic thought is: - ANSWERSplate tectonics The formation of new ocean crust is referred to as __________. - ANSWERSvolcanic eruptions The original source of the Earth's atmosphere is: - ANSWERSvolcanic eruptions A ____ is a description of natural behavior for which no exceptions are known and is usually expressed mathematically. - ANSWERSlaw It is believed that ______ of the Earth caused dens...

Geology Study Exam 1 (Prelude, Ch. 1-3, Interlude A) Questions & Answers Geologist - ANSWERSscientist who studies the Earth Geologists address two kinds of questions: ________ & _________ - ANSWERS1) fundamental (formation & composition of planets) 2) practical (how to find oil & minerals) Geology - ANSWERSstudy of the Earth's systems. It is a synthesis of many sciences - geology applies basic concepts of physics and chemistry. lithosphere - ANSWERSOuter 100 - 150 km of Earth...

Geology Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions Differentiation - ANSWERSThe Earth's differentiation describes its formation into layers, which include its iron-rich solid inner core, its molten outer core, its solid mantle and its crust on which we live. When was Earth formed? - ANSWERS4.6 billion years ago What is geology? - ANSWERSthe science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. Physical Geology - ANS...

GEOLOGY EXAM 1 LSU GEOL 1001 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS abundant elements of Earth's Crust - ANSWERSoxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron abundant elements of Earth's Mantle - ANSWERSoxygen, magnesium, silicon, iron 3 rock types - ANSWERSigneous, sedimentary, metamorphic covalent bond - ANSWERSwhen two atoms share electrons Ionic Bond - ANSWERSforms because of the attraction of two oppositely charged ions such as when one atom loans one or more electrons Metallic bond - ANSWERSelect...

Geology Exam 1 Chapter 1-4 Questions & Answers What are the basic differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology? - ANSWERSPhysical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and deposition in relation to plate movements; historical geology charts how and where the plates were moving in the past. Compared to the age of the Earth accepted as correct today, how did seventeenth and eighteenth century proponents of catastrophism envision the Earth's age? -...

Geology Module 1 Exam Questions & Answers the chemically (compositionally) different layers of the earth - ANSWERScore, mantle, crust the physical (mechanically) different layers of the Earth - ANSWERSlithosphere and asthenosphere Place the chemically (compositionally) different layers of the Earth in order of density. Place the most dense layer at the bottom and the least dense layer at the top - ANSWERSCrust (least), mantle, core (most) naturally occurring, formed geologically, s...

Geology 101 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions & Answers Catastrophism is the idea that _______. - ANSWERSEarth's landscapes have been shaped by sudden worldwide disasters; Earth's landscapes have been shaped suddenly by unknown forces not in operation today Which of the following best explains the principle of superposition? - ANSWERSAll sedimentary deposits accumulate on older rock or sediment layers. What is the primary principle used by geologists to separate periods of geological...

Geology 50 Exam 1 Questions & Answers Which division of geology studies Earth's materials and process on the surface and its interior? - ANSWERSphysical geology Which of the following is not a main theme of historical geology? a. Deep Time b. Evolution of Life c. Plate Tectonics d. Sedimentation - ANSWERSd. sedimentation Which of the following expresses the highest degree of confidence in an idea? a. hypothesis b. observation c. theory d. question - ANSWERSc. theory Can...

Geology 100 Exam 1 Questions & Answers Mineral - ANSWERSNatural, inorganic solid material with a definite composition, and a specific atomic structure (FINCH) Physical Properties of Minerals (10) - ANSWERSColor, Streak, Hardness (Moh's), Luster, Cleavage, Crystal Form, Weight, Taste, Chemical Reaction, Magnetism Moh's Hardness Scale - ANSWERS1.Talc 2.Gypsum 3.Calcite 4.Fluorite 5.Apatite 6.Orthoclase 7.Quartz 8.Topaz 9.Corundum 10.Diamond Special Minerals - ANSWERSHalite-Salt...

Intro to Geology Exam 1 Questions & answers What is Geology? - ANSWERSGeology is the study of the earth, including the earth's composition, structure and the processes that have shaped it What geologic factors influence people? - ANSWERSMountains and valleys, volcanoes, faults and earthquakes, rivers, climate, natural resources What are the three natural resources? - ANSWERSMinerals, oil, water How are populations influenced by geology? - ANSWERSLow populations tend to live in e...

Geology Final Exam Questions & Answers What are the causes of earthquakes? - ANSWERSThe release of energy from plate tectonic movement. What are the types of seismic waves? - ANSWERSP and S S waves are ______. - ANSWERSlong P waves are ______. - ANSWERSshort Which wave cannot travel through water? - ANSWERSS can't travel through water because it is a long wave. Which wave is the fastest? - ANSWERSP is the fastest. The _______ is where energy from plate tectonics is rele...

Geology Exam 1 Questions & Answers 1) The currently accepted age of Earth is ________ years. A)6.4 trillion B)4.6 billion C)4.6 thousand D)6.4 million - ANSWERSB)4.6 billion 2)What are the basic differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology? A)physical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and deposition in relation to plate movements in the geologic past; historical geology charts how and where the plates were moving in the past B)physi...

Fundamentals of Geology Exam Questions & Answers When water contacts pyrite at the earth's surface, the runoff is commonly: - ANSWERSAcidic In an eolian sand aquifer, hydraulic conductivity would be expected to generally: - ANSWERSBe uniform Which of the following pairs likely would be composed of sediments with DIFFERENT grain size and sorting characteristics? - ANSWERSOutwash plain - end moraine It has been determined that a prospective strippable reserve contains 1000 acres (...

Rosh Review Exam 26 Questions & Answers A 52-year-old obese man presents to your office with complaints of burning chest pain, food regurgitation and cough approximately once every week. He tells you that he likes to eat spicy foods and often eats a large meal shortly before bedtime to help him sleep. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial therapy? Bismuth subsalicylate Metoclopramide Omeprazole Ranitidine - ANSWERSCorrect Answer ( D ) Explanation: Gastroesophageal...

Rosh ACNP review exam questions & answers Possible side effects of Amiodarone - ANSWERSside effects include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism. interstitial lung disease, elevated liver enzymes. When starting a pt of this drug, remember to check TFTs, LFTs, and PFTs. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) - ANSWERS Acute appendicitis - ANSWERSMost common in 10-19 y/o, RLQ pain, anorexia, N/V, Periumbilical pain that migrates ot RLQ, Fever, Pain at McBurney's Point McBurney's point - ANSWERS...

Rosh Test 5 Review Questions & Answers Which of the following is not a relative contraindication to an arthrocentesis? Anticoagulant usage Bacteremia History of arthrocentesis Infection of the overlying skin Prosthetic joints - ANSWERSCorrect Answer ( C ) Explanation: A history of a previous arthrocentesis (C) is not considered a contraindication to joint aspiration. Known bacteremia (B) is considered a relative contraindication as are bleeding diatheses. Anticoagulation (A)...

Study Final Rosh #13 Review Exam Questions & Answers An overweight 38-year-old man presents with severe left foot pain that began acutely 2 days ago. He denies recent injury and has no history of surgery to the ankle. He has a past medical history of hypertension. His current medications include lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide. His vital signs are 99°F, BP 148/86, and HR 92. He works as a train conductor. His job requires a lot of jumping on and off the train. Otherwise, he rarely exercises...