PLEASE NOTE:
Cellular phones, iPods, Blackberries, Bluetooth, headphones, computers, pocket calculators, dictionaries, translators or, in general, ANY KIND of electronic device CAN NOT 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 (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 listing of possible questions.
There is no additional information compared to what has been said, discussed, shown, illustrated in class.
It is YOUR personal responsability to cover the materials listed below on the lecture textbook, on the lab textbook, on the web pages, and on 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
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| Study Guide, part 1: from lecture textbook | Last Updated • July 22, 2011 |
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These chapters, paragraphs, page numbers refer to the 12 th edition of Physical Geology by Plummer and Carlson. Different editions will present the same materials on different pages.
Chapter 5 - Weathering and Soils
- Know Weathering, Erosion, and Transportation
- Know Weathering and Earth Systems
- Know How Weathering changes Rocks
- Know Effects of Weathering
- Know Mechanical Weathering
- Know Chemical Weathering
- Skip Soil
Chapter 6 - Sediment and Sedimentary Rocks
- Know Sediment
- Know Detrital Rocks
- Know Chemical Sedimentary Rocks
- Know Organic Sedimentary Rocks
- Know The Origin of Oil and Gas
- Know Sedimentary Structures
- Know Fossils
- Skip Formations
- Know Interpretation of Sedimentary Rocks
Chapter 7 - Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rocks, and Hydrothermal Rocks
- Know the Introduction
- Know Factors controlling the Characteristics of Metamorphic Rocks
- Know Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
- Know Types of Metamorphism
- Read Plate Tectonics and Metamorphism
- Read Hydrothermal Processes
Chapter 8 - Time and Geology
- Know The Key to the Past
- Know Relative Time
- Know Numerical Age
- Know Combining Relative and Numerical Ages
- Know Age of the Earth
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| Study Guide, part 2: Lab | Last Updated • July 22, 2011 | |
Chapter 6 - Sedimentary Rocks, Processes, and Environments
- Know the Introduction
- Know part 6A, Sedimentary Processes and Rocks
- Know part 6B, Hand Sample Analysis and Interpretation (you will need to identify sedimentary rocks on the test)
- Know part 6C, Sedimentary Structures and Environments
- Skip part 6D, Interpretation of a Stratigraphic Sequence
Chapter 7 - Metamorphic Rocks, Processes, and Resources
- Know the Introduction
- Know Part 7A, Metamorphic Processes and Rocks
- Know part 7B, Description and Interpretation of Metamorphic Rock Samples (you will need to identify metamorphic rocks on the test)
- Skip part 7C, Using Index Minerals to interpret Metamorphic Grades and Facies
Chapter 8 - Dating of Rocks, Fossils, and Geologic Events
- Know the Introduction
- Know part 8A, Determining relative Ages of Rocks based on their physical Relationships
- Know part 8B, Using Fossils to determine Age Relationships
- Know part 8C, Determining Absolute Ages by Radiometric Dating
- Skip part 8D, Infer the Geologic History of Field Sites
- Skip part 8E, Construct and Interpret a Subsurface Geologic Cross Section
Chapter 9 - Topographic Maps, Aerial Photographs, and Orthoimages
- Know the Introduction
- Know part 9A, Introcution to Topographic Maps
- Know part 9B, Topographic Profiles and Vertical Exaggeration
- Read part 9C, Digital Topographic Maps and Orthoimages
- Read part 9D, Aerial Photographs
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| Study Guide, part 3: Rock identification | Last Updated • July 22, 2011 | |
For this test, you will be asked to identify rocks.
There will be two different sets of rocks. Do NOT confuse one with the other, but it is up to you which is which.
- The first set will include a random mix of sedimentary rocks. You will have to fill all the fields in the provided worksheet, and of course give a name to the rock
- The second set will include a random mix of metamorphic rocks. For these samples too, you will have to fill all the fields in the provided worksheet, and give a name to the rock
You will be provided with:
- Diluted HCl bottles and a magnet (but you will need to bring your own 2x2 glass)
- A copy of Fig. 6.3, page 131
- A copy of the figure on page 147
- A copy of Fig. 7.15, page 165
- A copy of the figure on page 169
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