GEOL 4 - Physical Geology (with Lab) Exam # 2: Study Guide - Winter 2020 exam dates: practical test (mineral identification): Monday, January 27, 2020 - 8:00 AM written (Scan-tron) test: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 8:00 AM Professor: Dr. Alessandro Grippo, Ph.D.   General Information Last Updated  •  January 24, 2020 PLEASE NOTE: Cellular phones, iPods, Blackberries, Bluetooth, headphones, computers, pocket calculators, dictionaries, translators or, in general, ANY KIND of electronic device CANNOT be used during the test. All electronic devices MUST BE TURNED OFF: if a cell phone rings, if a light is visible, or a device is on while in class during test time, you will not be allowed to finish your test and your result will be invalidated. You can not use any text, notes, dictionary, pocket calculator, flash card, or any source of information other than your brain. You will NOT need a ruler for this test. You will ONLY need to bring: one Scantron, Form 882-E a number 2 pencil an eraser your Geology/Mineralogy 2X2 glass (if and when necessary, you will all be provided with an individual streak plate; magnets and HCl bottles will be available) This study guide must be interpreted (literally) as a guide to the study of the subject and not as a list of possible questions. There is no additional information compared to what has been said, discussed, shown, illustrated in class. It is YOUR personal responsibility to cover the materials listed below in the lecture textbook, in the lab textbook, on the web pages, and in your notes. I would strongly recommend that you peruse your notes for completeness of information: some information that has been detailed in class is only mentioned briefly on the textbooks, and you are responsible for covering that; know what the key terms and concepts are (see the list at the end of each chapter on both your textbook and your lab manual); exercise with the questions for review also found at the end of each chapter. Review the materials from your quizzes. Read the summary at the end of each chapter, try to answer review questions, try to work with other fellow students if you find it useful. Never hesitate to ask me questions in class or during the lab. Jurassic ammonites from the Ammonitic Red Formation of the Italian Alps   Study Guide, part 1: lecture (exam on 1/29) Last Updated  •  January 24, 2020 At the end of all chapters there are sections titled "Terms To Remember", and "Testing Your Knowledge". My suggestion is that you make sure to know those terms and to review your materials by answering those questions. Chapter 3 - Igneous Rocks, Intrusive Activity and the Origin of Igneous Rocks Read the Introduction Know The Rock Cycle Know Igneous Rocks Among other things: Know very well the diagram of Fig. 3.5, page 55 Notice and study the variation in texture and color in the six sample rocks of Fig. 3.5 Use the previous figures together with Table 3.1, page 61 Read section "In Greater Depth 3.1" on Pegmatites, page 57 Know How Magma Forms Know How Magmas of Different Composition Evolve (including Bowen's reaction series: there WILL be questions on it; study Fig. 3.15, page 63) Know Intrusive Bodies (both shallow and deep) Know Abundance and Distribution of Plutonic Rocks Know Explaining Igneous Activity by Plate Tectonics Know in particular Table 3.2, page 71 relevant powerpoints: Igneous Rocks, part 1: Plutonism Chapter 4 - Volcanism and Extrusive Rocks Read the Introduction Know What Are Volcanoes And Why Should We Study Them? Know Eruptive Violence and Physical Characteristics of Lava. review Table 4.1, page 82 Know The Eruptive Products of Volcanoes. Know Types of Volcanoes. Review Table 4.2, page 91 Know Living With Volcanoes Know Plate Tectonics and Volcanism relevant powerpoints: Igneous Rocks, part 2: Volcanism .   Study Guide, part 2: Lab (exam on 1/29) Last Updated  •  January 24, 2020 Lab Chapter 4 - Rock-Forming Processes and the Rock Cycle Study the whole chapter and all activities Know the Introduction Know Activity 4.1, Rock Inquiry Know Activity 4.2, What Are Rocks Made Of? Know Activity 4.3, Rock-forming Minerals Know Activity 4.4, What is Rock Texture? Know Activity 4.5, Rock and the Rock Cycle Model Lab Chapter 5 - Igneous Rocks and Processes Study the whole chapter and all activities Know the Introduction Know Textures of Igneous Rocks Know Composition of Common Igneous Rocks Know Some Igneous Rock Bodies Review the Activities you worked on   Study Guide, part 3: Minerals identification (exam on 1/27) Last Updated  •  January 24, 2020 Lab Chapter 3, Mineral Properties, Uses, and Identification Review the whole chapter and the relative activities. You were tested on the theoretical part of this chapter in your previous test. For the practical part of this test (on January 27) you will not be asked thoretical questions, but only to identify a few minerals, using the knowledge you acquired before. Even if I will not ask you direct questions about mineral properties, you will still need to know what these properties are and how they apply to the mineral identification process. Again, there will be no questions out of this chapter, neither on January 27 nor on January 29. So what would this test consist of? You will need to identify a few minerals (chosen among the ones you have already seen and identified) You will need to bring your 2x2 glass ONLY (plus pencil, eraser and scantron). A penny could help but is not necessary Diluted HCl bottles and a magnet will be available You will be handed a streak plate (which MUST be returned after the test) I will provide you with a copy of Fig. 3.14, page 81; a copy of Figs. 3.19, page 85, 3.20, page 86, and 3.21, page 87; a blank copy of the Mineral Data Chart (Activity 3.4), pages 101 through 104 You will have NO access to any other material from this chapter, including in particular the Mineral Database. You will need to know the procedure for mineral identification, as explained in pages 84 and 93, and as you did in class during the Mineral Identification Lab Back to the Winter 2020 Page | Back to Main Page Copyright © since 1994, Alessandro Grippo, All Rights Reserved.