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PHSC 211 Chapter 3 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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PHSC 211 Chapter 3 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) 
 
Questions 1 through 5 are based on Lab Exercise #1: Grain Analysis. 
 
1. Bag A contains 
a. well-sorted sand. 
b. clay. 
c. a moderately sorted mix of sand and silt. 
d. a poorly sorted mix of gravel and sand. 
 
2. Bag B contains 
a. well-sorted sand. 
b. clay. 
c. a poorly sorted mix of sand and silt. 
d. a poorly sorted mix of gravel and sand. 
 
3. Bag C contains 
a. well-sorted clay. 
b. well-sorted gravel (with some sa...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz (Fall 2020) – Liberty University (A grade)
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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz (Fall 2020) – Liberty University (A grade) 
 
10. After 3 half-lives, how much of a radioactive material should still be present? 
a. 87% 
b. 75% 
c. 25% 
d. 13% 
ans d 
11. How many half-lives have passed if a sample has 87.5% of its original radioactive material? 
a. 0.25 
b. 0.5 
c. 1 
d. 2 
ans a 
 
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12. How many half-lives have passed if a sample has 50% of its original radioactive material? 
a. 0.25 
b. 0.5 
c. 1 
d. 2 
ans c 
 
13. How many half-lives...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 3 Quiz (Fall 2020)
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PHSC 211 Chapter 3 Quiz (Fall 2020) 
 
1. Bag A contains 
a. well-sorted sand. 
b. clay. 
c. a moderately sorted mix of sand and silt. 
d. a poorly sorted mix of gravel and sand. 
ans c 
2. Bag B contains 
a. well-sorted sand. 
b. clay. 
c. a poorly sorted mix of sand and silt. 
d. a poorly sorted mix of gravel and sand. 
ans a 
3. Bag C contains 
a. well-sorted clay. 
b. well-sorted gravel (with some sand from transport). 
c. poorly sorted sand (with some silt from transport). 
d. a poorly sort...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz | questions and answers, graded A+
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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz | questions and answers, graded A+ 
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 _____________ correlation. 
physical 
 
 
 
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) i...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) 
 
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 
 
2. What mineral composition is most characteristic of mafic rocks? 
a. olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase 
b. orthoclase, quartz, and biotite 
c. sod...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2021)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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PHSC 211 Chapter 2 Quiz (Fall 2021)– Liberty University (A grade) 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 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 plag...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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PHSC 211 Chapter 13 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) 
 
 
 
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 
2. According to Figure 13.3, how much infrared heat radiation is emitted by clouds annually? 
a. 50% 
b. 71% 
c. 9% 
d. 12% 
3. On an annual basis, the amount of heat absorbed by the earth system ______________ the amount 
of heat emitted by the earth ...
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PHSC 211 Chapter 4 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) | Elements of Earth Science
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PHSC 211 Chapter 4 Quiz (Fall 2020)– Liberty University (A grade) 
 
Questions 1 through 23 are based on the Lab Exercise: Identification of Metamorphic Rocks. Refer to your results from the lab exercise and the Overview to assist you in answering the questions. 
 
1. Specimen #18 formed under which metamorphic conditions? 
a. contact metamorphism 
b. low-grade metamorphic conditions 
c. intermediate-grade metamorphic conditions 
d. high-grade metamorphic conditions 
2. What property is diagno...
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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 6 Quiz (Fall 2020) – Liberty University (A grade)
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PHSC 211 Chapter 6 Quiz (Fall 2020) – Liberty University (A 
 
grade) 
 
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 forum (single-celled, shelled ocean creatu...
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