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Geology Exam #1: Rocks Identification and Formation

This exam covers the basics of geology, focusing on rocks identification and formation. Topics include types of rocks, textures, compositions, and metamorphism processes. The exam format includes multiple-choice, true/false, and matching questions derived from lecture and discussion materials. It corresponds to chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5 in the Discussion Guide and Lecture series. Students are advised to review content on topographic maps, rock types, and metamorphic processes. Don't forget to bring your student ID to the exam session. Further details are available on the course website. Good luck with your exam preparation!

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Geology Exam #1: Rocks Identification and Formation

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  1. Geology 100 Exam #1 Format = ~27 Multiple Choice, ~14 True/False, ~9 Matching ~20% from Discussion/~80% from Lecture Coverage First 4 weeks of Discussion (Topographic Maps I - Eye for Rocks) Corresponds to Chapters 1, 2, 4, + 5 in Discussion Guide Lectures #1 - 9 (Why Study Geology? - Hard Rock/Igneous + Metamorphic.) Tuesday (Sept. 27) 7 - 8 pm Note lecture meets at 10am and Noon on Wed., 9/28 228 Natural History Building(Noon Lecture Section) 100 Material Science Engineering Building (10AM Lecture Section) *** BRING STUDENT ID *** Question/Answer Session = Mon. (Sept. 26) 5 - 6 pm, 141 Loomis Lab Previous Exam #1 on home page of GEOL 100 Illinois Compass Web site; no answer key provided with old Exam, attend Question/Answer Session for answers. Conflict Exam Format = 15 Short Answer questions Level of Difficulty = Similar to regularly scheduled Exam Sign up before or after Lecture or by e-mail to Prof. Altaner Wed. (9/28) 5 - 6 pm, 260 NHB (GEOL 100 Discussion room) Other times for Conflict Exam are available, if essential See Frequently Asked Questions #23, 25, and 32 for advice from Prof.Altaner on how to prepare for the exam

  2. Rocks Rocks are aggregates of minerals Identification of Rocks is by texture and composition Texture is the size, shape and arrangement of grains Composition is the minerals in the rock.

  3. Grain Size Page 27 • Fine • Medium • Coarse • Glassy

  4. Arrangement - Cemented

  5. Arrangement – Interlocking Page 28

  6. Arrangement - Foliated Arrangement - Frothy

  7. 04_02.jpg Igneous Rocks Page 29– cooling of magma or lava. Intrusive and Extrusive Composition: silicic,mafic, intermediate

  8. Sedimentary Rocks Clastic – cemented fragments Carbonates – cemented shell fragments Chemical – precipitated from water – interlocking Composition (Minerals): calcite, dolomite, quartz, halite

  9. Regional Metamorphism - Foliation

  10. Marble 06_17.jpg Limestone Contact Metamorphism of Limestone

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