GEOL 1601 : Final Exam Study Guide
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Lab 5: metamorphism (conditions, formation, etc, metamorphic textures, metamorphic grade, contact vs regional metamorphism, know what metamorphic sample corresponds to the different sedimentary samples. Stresses, faults, earthquakes, volcanoes, and typical examples associated with each: hot spots. Identify hanging wall and foot wall on each. Lab 8: what do different appearances of contour lines represent, unconformities - define, draw, list rock types associated with each one (sed, igneous, meta, dike, sill, pluton, draw cross section, rule of vs. Lab 9: radiometric dating, 5 basic principles of relative dating. Can use them to determine relative age of rocks: half-life (no need to memorize the formula, geologic time scale. Lab 10: focus and epicenter, seismic waves- identify each and order of arrival, how to locate earthquakes. Review all quizzes and powerpoints, as well as exam 1. *the final exam is not limited to the information presented on this study guide.
