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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz (Fall 2019)– Liberty University (A grade) | PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz Fall 2019
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1. A geologist observes two sandstones on opposite sides of a mountain belt. He notes that both are
made of quartz with a small amount of mica, and both show cross-bedding. His conclusion that these
are the same rocks is an example of Physical correlation.

2. When working among a group of bore holes drilled while searching for oil, a paleontologist discoverers
a species of foram (single-celled, shelled ocean creatures) in rocks from each bore hole. Though
the first is found in a shale, and the ...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 1 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade)
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PHSC 211 Chapter 1 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty 
University (A grade) 
 
34. The fingernail can scratch the mineral calcite. 
a. True 
b. False 
ans b 
35. The mineral scale of hardness was named after the famous scientist Von Verner. 
a. True 
b. False 
ans b 
36. Crystal shape refers to how a mineral breaks. 
a. True 
b. False 
ans b 
37. Halite has three plans of cleavage at 90°. 
a. True 
b. False 
ans a 
38. Biotite and muscovite have 1 plane of cleavage in common. 
a. True 
b. False 
ans a
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020)
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020) 
 
1. What mineral composition is most characteristic of felsic rocks? 
a. olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase 
b. orthoclase, quartz, and biotite 
c. calcium-rich plagioclase and hornblende with some olivine 
d. particles of volcanic ash welded together 
ans b 
2. What mineral composition is most characteristic of mafic rocks? 
a. olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase 
b. orthoclase, quartz, and biotite 
c. sodium-rich plagioclase, hornb...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020)
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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020) 
1. According to Figure 13.2, what latitudes typically see an average annual heat gain? 
a. 20° N to 20° S 
b. 80° N to 80° S 
c. 60° N to 40° N 
d. Only the equator 
ANS A 
2. According to Figure 13.3, how much infrared heat radiation is emitted by clouds 
annually? 
a. 50% 
b. 71% 
c. 9% 
d. 12% 
ANS C
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PHSC 211 Chapter 15 Quiz (Fall 2020)
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PHSC 211 Chapter 15 Quiz (Fall 2020) 
 
1. Which of the following statements is true concerning the units of temperature 
measurement? 
a. In the United States, °F are used for surface measurements. 
b. In the United States, °C are used for surface measurements. 
c. Internationally, °C are used for surface measurements. 
d. Internationally, °F are always used. 
ANS A 
 
2. Which heat process involves transfer by mass movement or circulation? 
a. Conduction 
b. Convection 
c. Radiation 
d. S...
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