Geology Part I Review
Thinkers & Geology basics
Name ______________________________
Date ________________
Fall 2020 Geology
QUIZ Tuesday September 1st
1. ________ - the study of the Earth including its processes and its history.
List at least 5 responsibilities of a geologist:
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4. ____________________
List two reasons why geology is different from other sciences:
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Label each of the following with the correct description/concept:
9. ______________
10. ______________ 11. ______________
12. What is the difference between relative and absolute time/ages?
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Two contrasting concepts of earth history deal with cause & effect and the
understanding that the present can give help us understand the past.
Geology Part I Review
Thinkers & Geology basics
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13. ______________ states that Earth history and timeline are dominated
by small-scale events typical of the present and that catastrophes do
happen but are uncommon.
14. ______________ states that great effects require great causes. Earth
history and timeline are dominated by violent events.
Label the following 15-20:
21. _____________ - A piece of rock enclosed within another rock.
22. _____________ - A break in rock record produced by erosion and/or
non-deposition of rock.
Geology Part I Review
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Label the three types of unconformities and draw an example of each:
23. _________________
24. _________________
Geology Part I Review
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25. ______________________
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