PSC 121
GAGE
SPRING 2003
NAME _______________________________
DATE
02/11/03
QUIZ 1
1.
Supply the most appropriate word or phrase for each of the following statements. (13)
a.
two integrated process skills
a. __________________________
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b.
rock type formed from molten materials
b. __________________________
c.
5 steps in the idealized scientific method
(in order of occurrence)
c. __________________________
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d.
rock type requiring heat and pressure
d. __________________________
e.
rock type that may include fossils
e. __________________________
f.
non-organic rock fine rock debris
f. ___________________________
g.
study of water movement in Earth materials
g. ___________________________
h.
an agent of mechanical weathering
h. ___________________________
2.
a.
Explain what part weathering and erosion play in the rock cycle.
(6)
b.
How is mechanical weathering the same as and different from chemical
weathering?
(6)
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3.
Complete the following statements with the terms “higher”, “lower”, “larger”, “smaller”,
whichever is appropriate.
(6)
The slower the flow rate of water, the __________________ the particle size.
The lower the water retention, the ____________________ the pore space.
The larger the particle size, the ___________________ the surface area.
The permeability of earth materials changes with the particle size. Explain how and why.
(5)
4.
A student brings you a pebble and asks you if it is a rock or mineral. Explain how you
would make the determination. Include necessary observations and/or tests.
(4)
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5.
Describe the five E’s for curriculum design and explain the role and importance of each E
for concept attainment.
(10)
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