GEOL 1500 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED
A+)
XRP - ANSWER
ETH - ANSWER
BTC - ANSWER
Which of the following methods of heat transfer occurs when an increase in
temperature creates a decrease in density, causing the warm, less dense material to
rise, as shown in this diagram? - ANSWERconvection
What does the term uniformitarianism mean? - ANSWERWe can interpret the
processes that formed ancient rock by examining the processes that form similar
rock today.
According to the volcanic-hazard assessment map shown here, which of the
following hazards associated with Mt. Rainier may affect areas farthest from the
volcano? - ANSWERlahars, but only within river valleys
On the graph shown, what do the numbered, dashed lines indicate? - ANSWERAll of
the possible answers are correct.
Trenches - ANSWERborder continental and island volcanic arcs.
Which of the following pairs of elements composes most of the Earth's crust? -
ANSWERsilicon and oxygen
Porosity decreases - ANSWERwith the cementing of sediments by mineral grains
from groundwater.
What is a typical reservoir rock into which oil can migrate and collect? -
ANSWERsandstone
Identify the statement that is true about an ephemeral stream. - ANSWERIn dry
climates, it can become a dry wash (also called wadi or arroyo).
The image below shows a closeup view of glacial striations and chatter marks in
Switzerland. The striations are created as the glacier moves across the bedrock and
the rock that is entrained in the glacier grinds into the bedrock like
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED
A+)
XRP - ANSWER
ETH - ANSWER
BTC - ANSWER
Which of the following methods of heat transfer occurs when an increase in
temperature creates a decrease in density, causing the warm, less dense material to
rise, as shown in this diagram? - ANSWERconvection
What does the term uniformitarianism mean? - ANSWERWe can interpret the
processes that formed ancient rock by examining the processes that form similar
rock today.
According to the volcanic-hazard assessment map shown here, which of the
following hazards associated with Mt. Rainier may affect areas farthest from the
volcano? - ANSWERlahars, but only within river valleys
On the graph shown, what do the numbered, dashed lines indicate? - ANSWERAll of
the possible answers are correct.
Trenches - ANSWERborder continental and island volcanic arcs.
Which of the following pairs of elements composes most of the Earth's crust? -
ANSWERsilicon and oxygen
Porosity decreases - ANSWERwith the cementing of sediments by mineral grains
from groundwater.
What is a typical reservoir rock into which oil can migrate and collect? -
ANSWERsandstone
Identify the statement that is true about an ephemeral stream. - ANSWERIn dry
climates, it can become a dry wash (also called wadi or arroyo).
The image below shows a closeup view of glacial striations and chatter marks in
Switzerland. The striations are created as the glacier moves across the bedrock and
the rock that is entrained in the glacier grinds into the bedrock like
