PHSC 210 Quiz 2

PHSC 210 Quiz 2 Liberty University

Set 1

1. Foliation would be best developed in
2. The Greek word “metamorphoo” is used in this Bible passage:
3. A mafic intrusive igneous rock that has crystals larger than 3 cm would be
4. Transform boundaries are most often found in what areas?
5. A rock has dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 Which one would weigh the least?
6. A rock that has a phaneritic texture and is composed of hornblende and Ca-rich plagioclase would be a
7. Gemstones such as garnets and many important metal ore minerals are most often found in
8. The Hawaiian islands are an example of a(n) in an ocean
9. Choose the rock type that forms from erosion and
10. The most likely rock in which to find a fossil would be in a(n)
11. The cores of the continents are mostly composed of
12. When Pangaea split, it divided into two major What is the name of the southern section?
13. Where might you go to see an island-arc volcano?
14. Two plates sliding past one another are an example of a
15. In regional metamorphism, the primary agent of change is
16. The Earth’s plates are made up of:
17. Supercritical water might help explain the formation of extensive deposits
18. The correct order of crystallization of the discontinuous side of Bowen’s Reaction Series is
19. Most fossils are found in sedimentary
20. Most of the layered rocks in the upper part of the Grand Canyon are
21. Sandstones are composed of grains between 2 mm and 4 mm in
22. Metamorphic processes happen while the rock is completely solid and not partially
23. Cross-beds can be made by a rapidly moving current of water or
24. Catastrophic Plate Tectonics was proposed in
25. Name and describe the three types of plate boundaries. In addition to a general description of each, be sure to discuss geologic features found at each Your answer should be at least one paragraph in length.

Set 2

1. The record of magnetism in rocks is called _________________.
2. Gemstones such as garnets and many important metal ore minerals are most often found in
3. The type of metamorphic rock that is the most widespread is
4. Where might you go to see a continental rift valley?
5. The most widespread type of metamorphic rock would be
6. Noah’s flood lasted approximately how long?
7. Which rock does not contain interlocking crystals
8. A rock that has a phaneritic texture and is composed of hornblende and Ca-rich plagioclase would be a
9. The ____________ is an example of an active, continent-continent collision.
10. Foliation would be best developed in
11. Choose the period of time when the rock cycle was least active
12. _______________________ was a naval officer who was instrumental in formulating modern plate tectonics theory.
13. The broad, generally flat region of the ocean floor is called the ___________________.
14. Which one of the following rocks is most difficult to explain from a conventional perspective?
15. This sedimentary structure forms in a similar way to the hydraulic fracking method used in the petroleum industry:
16. When Pangaea split, it divided into two major sections. What is the name of the northern section?
17. Which type of igneous rock would contain the most silica?
18. A rock has dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 meters.  Which one would weigh the least?
19. Catastrophic Plate Tectonics was proposed in 1994.
20. Sedimentary rocks are usually made up of many particles.
21. The Andes Mountains are island arc volcanos.
22. Plates can include either continental crust or oceanic crust, but not both.
23. Runaway subduction is the main mechanism that drove Catastrophic Plate Tectonics during Noah’s Flood.
24. Mineral identification is an important aspect for the classification of igneous rocks.
25. Using a catastrophic plate tectonics model, describe how water from the oceans was able to cause global flooding during Noah’s Flood.  Provide at least three examples.  Your answer should be at least one paragraph in length.