GEL 130QR Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Study Guide, Sedimentary Structures, Schist
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The exam will be organized according to the following: Rock identification: sedimentary and metamorphic rocks (10 %) (include comprehensive questions about rock properties, rock textures, etc. ) Geologic time absolute and relative dating 20 %) Essay questions (10%): it will request discussion of certain earth processes. Go again over the reading guides posted on blackboard and put them together with your notes from class. Make your own list of key words for each subject. You can use the list that is in the book at the end of each chapter. Eliminate words that were not discussed in class. Look at diagrams, tables and pictures that are in your textbook and in the notes on bb that explain geologic processes (like sedimentary structures and environments, etc. Maria"s advice: practice with rock samples several times prior to the exam. Mechanical weathering- breaking of rocks into smaller pieces. Chemical weathering- breaks down rock components and the internal structures of minerals.
