Geology Final Exam Questions And Answers
This metamorphic rock is hard enough to scratch glass. This rock is most likely: (black rock)
quartzite
The rock shown here is most likely an example of: swirly rock (black and white)
regional metamorphism
A possible protolith for this metamorphic rock is: smooth grey rock
shale
What type of metamorphism is likely to be seen in this area shown here? (meteor crate natural
landmark)
shock metamorphism
This metamorphic rock is mainly composed of this dark mineral: (dark rock with white specks)
amphibole
The rock shown here is an example of: swirly white and black rock
high grade of metamorphism
A possible protolith for a non-foliated rock that reacts to acid is most likely:
limestone
This metamorphic rock undergoes a reaction with acid: white diamond looking rock
marble
Metamorphic rocks known as mylonites are typically associated with _____________:
fault zone metamorphism
This metamorphic rock has the following texture: black grainy looking
non-foliated
Let's relate food items to magmas of different viscosity; if we compare how honey and water flow
when poured from a container:
then the honey represents felsic magma, and the water represents mafic magma
How does magma temperature affect its viscosity?
at lower temperatures, the viscosity will increase
The dark colored rock that forms a straight line on the surface in the image shown here is most likely:
a dike of mafic rock
, A(n) ______________________ at the Mid-Ocean Ridge, where oceanic plates are diverging and
magma is generated by partial melting of the mantle:
mafic magma is produced
The San Andreas Fault is a transform plate boundary where _________.
no magma is produced
In the photo above, what type of sedimentary environment is present? sandy looking surface
eolian
In the photo above, what type of sedimentary environment is displayed? shore
beach
In the photo above, what type of weathering is most likely to happen within this sedimentary
environment? sandy looking surface
mechanical weathering from a current
Which sedimentary rock forms from chemical weathering, the transport of ions, the precipitation of
minerals, then lithification?
chert
Which depositional environment is characterized by a river meeting the ocean?
delta
In the photo below, what type of sedimentary environment is present? snowy mountain top`
glacial
Which rock is a chemical or biochemical sedimentary rock?
crystalline limestone
The bay in the photo above is located in Mauritania. Parts of it dries out when the tides are out, but
then will be flooded when the tides come in. What type of sedimentary structure would you likely find
in this area because of this?
mud cracks
Which sedimentary structure consists of muddy cast infills of a polygonal pattern of cracks formed in
mud as it dries?
mudcrack casts
The bay in the photo above is located in Mauritania. Parts of it dries out when the tides are out, but
then will be flooded when the tides come in. What type of sedimentary environment is this?
tidal mudflat
The Cartersville Fault is the boundary between the Valley and Ridge and the Piedmont Geological
Provinces, and formed during continental collision. What type of fault is this?
This metamorphic rock is hard enough to scratch glass. This rock is most likely: (black rock)
quartzite
The rock shown here is most likely an example of: swirly rock (black and white)
regional metamorphism
A possible protolith for this metamorphic rock is: smooth grey rock
shale
What type of metamorphism is likely to be seen in this area shown here? (meteor crate natural
landmark)
shock metamorphism
This metamorphic rock is mainly composed of this dark mineral: (dark rock with white specks)
amphibole
The rock shown here is an example of: swirly white and black rock
high grade of metamorphism
A possible protolith for a non-foliated rock that reacts to acid is most likely:
limestone
This metamorphic rock undergoes a reaction with acid: white diamond looking rock
marble
Metamorphic rocks known as mylonites are typically associated with _____________:
fault zone metamorphism
This metamorphic rock has the following texture: black grainy looking
non-foliated
Let's relate food items to magmas of different viscosity; if we compare how honey and water flow
when poured from a container:
then the honey represents felsic magma, and the water represents mafic magma
How does magma temperature affect its viscosity?
at lower temperatures, the viscosity will increase
The dark colored rock that forms a straight line on the surface in the image shown here is most likely:
a dike of mafic rock
, A(n) ______________________ at the Mid-Ocean Ridge, where oceanic plates are diverging and
magma is generated by partial melting of the mantle:
mafic magma is produced
The San Andreas Fault is a transform plate boundary where _________.
no magma is produced
In the photo above, what type of sedimentary environment is present? sandy looking surface
eolian
In the photo above, what type of sedimentary environment is displayed? shore
beach
In the photo above, what type of weathering is most likely to happen within this sedimentary
environment? sandy looking surface
mechanical weathering from a current
Which sedimentary rock forms from chemical weathering, the transport of ions, the precipitation of
minerals, then lithification?
chert
Which depositional environment is characterized by a river meeting the ocean?
delta
In the photo below, what type of sedimentary environment is present? snowy mountain top`
glacial
Which rock is a chemical or biochemical sedimentary rock?
crystalline limestone
The bay in the photo above is located in Mauritania. Parts of it dries out when the tides are out, but
then will be flooded when the tides come in. What type of sedimentary structure would you likely find
in this area because of this?
mud cracks
Which sedimentary structure consists of muddy cast infills of a polygonal pattern of cracks formed in
mud as it dries?
mudcrack casts
The bay in the photo above is located in Mauritania. Parts of it dries out when the tides are out, but
then will be flooded when the tides come in. What type of sedimentary environment is this?
tidal mudflat
The Cartersville Fault is the boundary between the Valley and Ridge and the Piedmont Geological
Provinces, and formed during continental collision. What type of fault is this?
