Metamorphic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

GACE Middle Grades Science Latest Update with Verified Answers tidal hypothesis Theory that the solar system started with a near collision of sun and large star. Few astronomers believe this theory. condensation hypothesis solar system began with rotating clouds of dust and gas. Condensation happened in center to form sun, and smaller parts of clouds formed. More astronomers believe in this idea. Core Outer core- liquid; inner core- solid. Very dense in center. Believed that core is...

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...

Bio 1023 final Exam, Biology 1023, BRCC Aluko, Final Exam Study Guide, Biology 1023 Final Exam Already Passed 1. What particles and energy are released but not high-energy electrons? - A.) Isotopes - B.) Ions - C.) Neutrons - D.) Isotopes Explanation: Isotopes are variants of elements that release particles and energy without emitting high-energy electrons. 2. Where are most fossils of living organisms typically found? - A.) Igneous rock - B.) Sedimentary rock - C.) Metamor...

What is fossil? - Answer-Remains of an ancient organism or its activity What kinds of rocks are fossils found in? - Answer-Sedimentary rocks What help determine the absolute and relative ages of rocks? - Answer-Fossils What provides clues to past geologic events, climates, and evolution of living things? - Answer-Fossils What are an indicator of an area's ancient environmental conditions and climates? - Answer-Fossils Why do fossils not form in igneous rocks? - Answer-Igneous roc...

tidal hypothesis : Theory that the solar system started with a near collision of sun and large star. Few astronomers believe this theory. condensation hypothesis : solar system began with rotating clouds of dust and gas. Condensation happened in center to form sun, and smaller parts of clouds formed. More astronomers believe in this idea. Core : Outer core- liquid; inner core- solid. Very dense in center. Believed that core is 80% iron. Helps heat oceans. Mantle : Surrounds core. ...

GIA Colored Stone Final Exam Questions And Answers. By what date had Kokichi Mikimoto begun culturing whole pearls - Answer 1908 Synthetic gem materials - Answer Are not minerals which of the following is an organic gem - Answer amber which of the following is amorphous - Answer amber a natural material that's made up of a mass of one or more kinds of mineral crystals is - Answer rock what group does alamandine belong to - Answer garnet A gem produced by, or derived from, a living organ...

DSST Test Questions The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is called - hardness The breaking of a mineral along definite planes is called - cleavage The two most abundant elements in the earth's crust are - oxygen and silicon Which of the following internal crystalline structure of minerals does not have three axes at right angles to one another? - monoclinic Ore minerals contain - a useful metal or nonmetal that is easily extracted The two most important identifying c...

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Natural Event Geological or atmospheric processes involving the release of energy and has nothing to do with people. Geological is due to the hot interior of the Earth and can be expressed as volcanoes. Atmospheric type of energy is the product of solar energy which can be expressed as tornadoes. Characteristics of a Natural Disaster (5) geological, atmospheric, magnitude, frequency, duration, areal extent Recurrence interval time between same sized events (150 years) frequency 1/recurrenc...

Slate(Metamorphic) ~ -low-grade metamorphism -fine gained - originally mudrocks, and volcanic ash Phyllite (Metamorphic) ~ -glassy sheen an wavy texture -more temp and pressure than slate -Composed mainly of fine crystals of muscovite and chlorite Schist(Metamorphic) ~ -Medium to coarse grained -schist describes its texture(strongly foliated aka schistosity) More temp and pressure than phyllite Gneiss(Metamorphic) ~ -Medium to coarse-grained -High-grade metamorphism(very high temp ...