GEO_143_mid_term_I_k..
... The Geology of Pacific Northwest Rocks and Minerals Mid Term I (100 points) (19) 2 pts.________ rocks form by crystallization and consolidation of molten magma. A) Igneous B) Primary C) Sedimentary D) Indigenous (20) 2 pts.________ rocks always originate at the surface of the solid Earth. A) Second ...
... The Geology of Pacific Northwest Rocks and Minerals Mid Term I (100 points) (19) 2 pts.________ rocks form by crystallization and consolidation of molten magma. A) Igneous B) Primary C) Sedimentary D) Indigenous (20) 2 pts.________ rocks always originate at the surface of the solid Earth. A) Second ...
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... carbonate. If created globally during bend-faulting and then subducted this volume of serpentinized, carbonated mantle would recycle water and CO2 into the mantle comparable to that emitted by plate spreading or consumed by crustal alteration, weathering and mountain building; this would require a t ...
... carbonate. If created globally during bend-faulting and then subducted this volume of serpentinized, carbonated mantle would recycle water and CO2 into the mantle comparable to that emitted by plate spreading or consumed by crustal alteration, weathering and mountain building; this would require a t ...
mcrinterpslide - Northwestern University
... continents are different from those under the oceans. Crust under the continents is pretty much like granite, the white rock. Granite occurs in places like Yosemite national park or Missouri’s Saint Francis Mountains. When these rocks are eroded by rain, wind, and ice, the sediments that result are ...
... continents are different from those under the oceans. Crust under the continents is pretty much like granite, the white rock. Granite occurs in places like Yosemite national park or Missouri’s Saint Francis Mountains. When these rocks are eroded by rain, wind, and ice, the sediments that result are ...
Water, Life, and Planetary Geodynamical Evolution
... Even for planet Earth, which is the best studied of the terrestrial planets, there remains considerable uncertainty about distribution of inventories between different reservoirs, the core remaining the most elusive. Table 1 shows a compilation of recent reservoir size estimates for Earth’s core, ma ...
... Even for planet Earth, which is the best studied of the terrestrial planets, there remains considerable uncertainty about distribution of inventories between different reservoirs, the core remaining the most elusive. Table 1 shows a compilation of recent reservoir size estimates for Earth’s core, ma ...
GLG101online_05A_IgneousProcesses_MCC_Leighty
... These notes and web links are your primary “lecture” content in this class. Additionally, various articles are assigned each week to supplement this “lecture” information. I believe you’ll have enough information to reference without having to purchase a costly textbook. These lecture notes are ver ...
... These notes and web links are your primary “lecture” content in this class. Additionally, various articles are assigned each week to supplement this “lecture” information. I believe you’ll have enough information to reference without having to purchase a costly textbook. These lecture notes are ver ...
The geology of the Bidjovagge mining field, western Finnmark, Norway
... was a widespread volcanic activity. The feis probably represents the volcanic ashes settling in a reducing millieu of organic black clays alternating with more carbonaceous material. The sulphides could have come from submarine syngenetic exhalations being precipitated in the smaller depths in vario ...
... was a widespread volcanic activity. The feis probably represents the volcanic ashes settling in a reducing millieu of organic black clays alternating with more carbonaceous material. The sulphides could have come from submarine syngenetic exhalations being precipitated in the smaller depths in vario ...
470.02
... Structures are found at every scale Plate, mountain, outcrop, hand sample, thin section ...
... Structures are found at every scale Plate, mountain, outcrop, hand sample, thin section ...
Alpine–Himalayan orogenic belt
... – The terms Paleogene Period • 66 to 23 million years ago • includes Paleocene, Eocene, and the Oligocene epochs ...
... – The terms Paleogene Period • 66 to 23 million years ago • includes Paleocene, Eocene, and the Oligocene epochs ...
what`s inside the earth?
... off explosions on the surface and then analyze how the resultant shock waves travel through the earth. Shock waves travel differently through different materials, and this is essentially how scientists are able to determine what makes up the earth's interior. Full-motion animation then reveals the v ...
... off explosions on the surface and then analyze how the resultant shock waves travel through the earth. Shock waves travel differently through different materials, and this is essentially how scientists are able to determine what makes up the earth's interior. Full-motion animation then reveals the v ...
Rock Cycle Roundabout
... they encounter new environments. Because different rocks can be made by the same mineral components, geologists classify rocks based on how they form. As with the water cycle and other natural cycles, the rock cycle does not occur only in one direction. Instead, depending on what conditions a rock i ...
... they encounter new environments. Because different rocks can be made by the same mineral components, geologists classify rocks based on how they form. As with the water cycle and other natural cycles, the rock cycle does not occur only in one direction. Instead, depending on what conditions a rock i ...
GEOL_2_mid_term_I_so..
... (29) 2 pts. Sandstone strata and a mass of granite are observed to be in contact. Which of the following statements is correct geologically? A) The sandstone is younger if it shows evidence of contact metamorphism. B) The granite is older if it contains inclusions of sandstone. C) The granite is old ...
... (29) 2 pts. Sandstone strata and a mass of granite are observed to be in contact. Which of the following statements is correct geologically? A) The sandstone is younger if it shows evidence of contact metamorphism. B) The granite is older if it contains inclusions of sandstone. C) The granite is old ...
the ophiolitic series of turkey
... 1. Ultrabasic extrusions occurred at several times, namely before the deposition of the Upper Jurassic-Lower Cretaceous carbonate series and, later on, during the Upper Cretaceous. This would explain why ultrabasic rocks are covered, in some regions by U. Jurassic beds, while in other places interca ...
... 1. Ultrabasic extrusions occurred at several times, namely before the deposition of the Upper Jurassic-Lower Cretaceous carbonate series and, later on, during the Upper Cretaceous. This would explain why ultrabasic rocks are covered, in some regions by U. Jurassic beds, while in other places interca ...
Petrogenetic and metallogenic significance of mafic
... age of the mafic metavolcanic rocks is unknown and, given their proximity to the TNB, it is possible that some of them may be correlative with the TNB volcanic sequences. In order to test this hypothesis, a preliminary suite of samples was collected from the southern end of Halfway Lake and from out ...
... age of the mafic metavolcanic rocks is unknown and, given their proximity to the TNB, it is possible that some of them may be correlative with the TNB volcanic sequences. In order to test this hypothesis, a preliminary suite of samples was collected from the southern end of Halfway Lake and from out ...
Tectonic Forces, Rock Structure, and Landforms
... or displacement of rocks along a fracture surface, and the fracture along which movement has occurred is a fault. When compressional forces cause faulting either one mass of rock is pushed up along a steep-angled fault relative to the other or one mass of rock slides along a shallow, low-angle fault ...
... or displacement of rocks along a fracture surface, and the fracture along which movement has occurred is a fault. When compressional forces cause faulting either one mass of rock is pushed up along a steep-angled fault relative to the other or one mass of rock slides along a shallow, low-angle fault ...
PHSC 3004 Test 3 Take Home Name__________________
... 9. Rocks solidified from molten material, either below or above ground, are classified as ______________.rocks. 10. Rocks solidified from molten material above ground are classified as ______________.igneous rocks. 11. Rocks solidified from molten material below ground are classified as ____________ ...
... 9. Rocks solidified from molten material, either below or above ground, are classified as ______________.rocks. 10. Rocks solidified from molten material above ground are classified as ______________.igneous rocks. 11. Rocks solidified from molten material below ground are classified as ____________ ...
II. THE ROCK CYCLE Chapter 5: Earth Kinematics
... overwhelming. For example, in the 1970s-80s NASA would have discovered continental drift by accident as a systematic ‘drift error’ while trying to track orbiting satellites from ground stations. Likewise, in 15 years ranchers in Australia will notice that all their property lines marked with a comme ...
... overwhelming. For example, in the 1970s-80s NASA would have discovered continental drift by accident as a systematic ‘drift error’ while trying to track orbiting satellites from ground stations. Likewise, in 15 years ranchers in Australia will notice that all their property lines marked with a comme ...
AS/A level
... 1.2 Prior learning and progression There are no prior learning requirements. Any requirements set for entry to a course following this specification are at the discretion of centres. It is reasonable to assume that many learners will have achieved qualifications equivalent to Level 2 at KS4. Skills ...
... 1.2 Prior learning and progression There are no prior learning requirements. Any requirements set for entry to a course following this specification are at the discretion of centres. It is reasonable to assume that many learners will have achieved qualifications equivalent to Level 2 at KS4. Skills ...
Seafloor Spreading.pps
... Zones where lithospheric plates move toward one another and where oceanic lithosphere is consumed back into the mantle. Because oceanic lithosphere is destroyed, convergent plate boundaries are commonly called “destructive” plate boundaries This process ensures that the Earth retains a constant volu ...
... Zones where lithospheric plates move toward one another and where oceanic lithosphere is consumed back into the mantle. Because oceanic lithosphere is destroyed, convergent plate boundaries are commonly called “destructive” plate boundaries This process ensures that the Earth retains a constant volu ...
Word file - FSU GK-12 Contact Information
... the oceanic crust is much thinner than the continental crust. The crust is many km thick but is thin relative to the rest of the planet. The crust is like the skin on an apple. 7. What is beneath the crust? Mantle (draw diagram w/ inner and outer core) 8. Do you think the crust has always been the w ...
... the oceanic crust is much thinner than the continental crust. The crust is many km thick but is thin relative to the rest of the planet. The crust is like the skin on an apple. 7. What is beneath the crust? Mantle (draw diagram w/ inner and outer core) 8. Do you think the crust has always been the w ...
Invitation and - FSU GK-12 Contact Information
... No—the oceanic crust is much thinner than the continental crust. The crust is many km thick but is thin relative to the rest of the planet. The crust is like the skin on an apple. 7. What is beneath the crust? Mantle (draw diagram w/ inner and outer core) 8. Do you think the crust has always been th ...
... No—the oceanic crust is much thinner than the continental crust. The crust is many km thick but is thin relative to the rest of the planet. The crust is like the skin on an apple. 7. What is beneath the crust? Mantle (draw diagram w/ inner and outer core) 8. Do you think the crust has always been th ...
Lithospheric Plates
... Zones where lithospheric plates move toward one another and where oceanic lithosphere is consumed back into the mantle. Because oceanic lithosphere is destroyed, convergent plate boundaries are commonly called “destructive” plate boundaries This process ensures that the Earth retains a constant volu ...
... Zones where lithospheric plates move toward one another and where oceanic lithosphere is consumed back into the mantle. Because oceanic lithosphere is destroyed, convergent plate boundaries are commonly called “destructive” plate boundaries This process ensures that the Earth retains a constant volu ...
Lecture 10: MORB and OIB petrogenesis
... A model for mantle melting • Several models are possible of how and where the melt is extracted and what happens to it during transport • This average melt is primary mid-ocean ridge basalt (MORB). • Hot mantle starts melting at deeper depths, thus has a larger melt triangle or area over which melt ...
... A model for mantle melting • Several models are possible of how and where the melt is extracted and what happens to it during transport • This average melt is primary mid-ocean ridge basalt (MORB). • Hot mantle starts melting at deeper depths, thus has a larger melt triangle or area over which melt ...
Evidence
... construc@ve and destruc@ve geological processes. North America, for example, has gradually grown in size over the past 4 billion years through a complex set of interac@ons with other con@nents, including the ...
... construc@ve and destruc@ve geological processes. North America, for example, has gradually grown in size over the past 4 billion years through a complex set of interac@ons with other con@nents, including the ...
Lecture 9b: Upper Mantle Structure and Composition
... knowledge of layering is recent (late 1800s); prior to that, only knew interior must be hot (volcanoes) ...
... knowledge of layering is recent (late 1800s); prior to that, only knew interior must be hot (volcanoes) ...
Table of Contents
... five Lecture Tutorials (Tectonic Plates and Boundaries, Subduction Features, Movement at Convergent Boundaries, Plate Boundaries in Oceans, Melting Rocks and Plate Tectonics). Many ofthe figures and lines of questioning in these Lecture Tutorials are adapted from his unpublished research instruments ...
... five Lecture Tutorials (Tectonic Plates and Boundaries, Subduction Features, Movement at Convergent Boundaries, Plate Boundaries in Oceans, Melting Rocks and Plate Tectonics). Many ofthe figures and lines of questioning in these Lecture Tutorials are adapted from his unpublished research instruments ...
Composition of Mars
The composition of Mars covers the branch of the geology of Mars that describes the make-up of the planet Mars.