Question 1

Describe the nature and formation of hydrocarbon compounds.How are these features used to identify potential reserves?

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Hydrocarbon compounds are organic compou...

Question 2

Using an annotated sketch map of North America,indicate the continental relief features.Describe how the different nature of these relief features contributes to the terrain of the continent.

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The annotated sketch map of North Americ...

Question 3

The boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate is a:

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A)  converging boundary
B)  spreading boundary
C)  transform boundary
D)  continental suture
E)  boundary that is currently not classifiedF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is a felsic extrusive rock?

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A)  gabbro
B)  peridotite
C)  basalt
D)  andesite
E)  graniteF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The type of rock that most closely resembles the composition of limestone is dolomite.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In subduction zones,the oceanic trench receives sediment entirely from the continental land mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a type of chemically precipitated rock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sandstone
B)  Coal
C)  Mudstone
D)  Limestone
E)  ConglomerateF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

A clastic rock containing pebbles of hard rock is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  mudstone
B)  claystone
C)  shale
D)  siltstone
E)  conglomerateF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 9

The Earth's core is a dense mass of liquid iron and nickel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Imagine navigating the boundary of the Pacific tectonic plate.Describe and explain how and why the boundary changes along its circumference.

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The boundary of the Pacific tectonic pla...

Question 11

Sediments accumulate in layers known as _____________ separated by surfaces known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lava / strata
B)  strata / bedding planes
C)  shales /planes
D)  sills / shales
E)  sediments / stratificationsF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is a felsic intrusive rock?

Accepted Answer

A)  gabbro
B)  peridotite
C)  basalt
D)  andesite
E)  graniteF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Which tectonic plate is located between the South American Plate and the Antarctic Plate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Philippine plate
B)  Bismark plate
C)  Caroline plate
D)  Scotia plate
E)  Cocos plateF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Magma that solidifies below the earth's surface and remains surrounded by older,preexisting rock is called__________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extrusive igneous rock
B)  intrusive igneous rock
C)  lava
D)  magmatic rock
E)  mineralsF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

The Canadian shield is an example of a:

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A)  continental shelf
B)  exposed shield
C)  covered shield
D)  mountain root
E)  alpine chainF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following rocks results from the metamorphosis of limestone?

Accepted Answer

A)  slate
B)  schist
C)  quartzite
D)  gneiss
E)  marbleF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

A very fine-grained or glassy rock originated in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  volcanic lava flow
B)  batholith
C)  sill
D)  dyke
E)  beach depositF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The rocks of the continental crust are most commonly described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ferrous
B)  felsic
C)  granitic
D)  mafic
E)  basalticF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The original supercontinent first envisaged by Wegener is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Koppenland
B)  Wegenerland
C)  Pangea
D)  Laurasia
E)  GondwanalandF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

The rocks of the oceanic crust are largely composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ferrous metals
B)  felsic minerals
C)  granite
D)  mafic minerals
E)  silica onlyF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 11: Earth Materials

Using an annotated sketch map of North America,indicate the continental relief features.Describe how the different nature of these relief features contributes to the terrain of the continent.

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A clastic rock containing pebbles of hard rock is a:

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Which of the following rocks results from the metamorphosis of limestone?

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The Earth's core is a dense mass of liquid iron and nickel.

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Which of the following is a felsic extrusive rock?

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Which tectonic plate is located between the South American Plate and the Antarctic Plate?

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The rocks of the continental crust are most commonly described as ________.

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A very fine-grained or glassy rock originated in which of the following situations?

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Which of the following is a felsic intrusive rock?

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The boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate is a:

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The rocks of the oceanic crust are largely composed of ________.

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Describe the nature and formation of hydrocarbon compounds.How are these features used to identify potential reserves?

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The original supercontinent first envisaged by Wegener is referred to as:

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Magma that solidifies below the earth's surface and remains surrounded by older,preexisting rock is called__________________.

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The type of rock that most closely resembles the composition of limestone is dolomite.

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The Canadian shield is an example of a:

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Sediments accumulate in layers known as _____________ separated by surfaces known as _______________.

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In subduction zones,the oceanic trench receives sediment entirely from the continental land mass.

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Which of the following is a type of chemically precipitated rock?

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Imagine navigating the boundary of the Pacific tectonic plate.Describe and explain how and why the boundary changes along its circumference.

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