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Describe the three types of convergent boundaries and and give a geographical location for each convergent boundary Describe the three types of convergent boundaries and and give a geographical location for each convergent boundary

What percentage of fresh water is devoted to groundwater uses? What percentage of fresh water is devoted to groundwater uses? 10

Describe the following load types dissolved load dissolved load suspended load suspended load bed load bed load Describe the following load types dissolved load dissolved load suspended load suspended load bed load bed load 20

According the velocity vs. grain size diagram below, a.15 mm grain at the velocity of 9 cm/s is being --- According the velocity vs. grain size diagram below, a.15 mm grain at the velocity of 9 cm/s is being

Given the two stream channels below, identify the characteristics of gradient, velocity, load and discharge for each Given the two stream channels below, identify the characteristics of gradient, velocity, load and discharge for each Steep Gradient increased velocity increased load increased discharge Steep Gradient increased velocity increased load increased discharge Gentle Gradient decreased velocity decreased load decreased load decreased discharge Gentle Gradient decreased velocity decreased load decreased load decreased discharge 40

On a separate pice of paper, draw the entire hydrologic cycle and include the various parts that make the hydologic cylce work On a separate pice of paper, draw the entire hydrologic cycle and include the various parts that make the hydologic cylce work 50

Identify the following plate tectonic boundaries A - B - C - convergent transform divergent 10

Given the diagram below, what types of geological environments can be predicted along the plate boundaries Earthquakes and Volcanism 20

Give three lines of evidence that supported Wegener’s theroy of continental drift Give three lines of evidence that supported Wegener’s theroy of continental drift Fossil evidence – Mesosaurus Matching rock-types Glacial evidence – climatic evidence Fossil evidence – Mesosaurus Matching rock-types Glacial evidence – climatic evidence 30

Give one geographical location for each plate boundaryconvergentdivergenttransform 40

Describe the current theory that explains how plates move Draw a picture that shows the concept of moving plates Describe the current theory that explains how plates move Draw a picture that shows the concept of moving plates 50

Name the three major rock groups and briefly describe their geologic environment 10

Explain the differences between ionic and covalent type chemical bonds Explain the differences between ionic and covalent type chemical bonds Ionic bonds – electrically transferred Covalent bond – electron sharing Ionic bonds – electrically transferred Covalent bond – electron sharing 20

What is the “5-part” of a Mineral naturally occurring inorganic solid definite chemical composition definite atomic internal structure naturally occurring inorganic solid definite chemical composition definite atomic internal structure 30

Below is a mineral with a glassy luster, hardness of 7 and a white streak. What primary characteristic is responsible for these properties? Si0 2 Internal Structure 40

On a separate piece of paper, draw the entire rock cycle. Include all three rock types, their geologic environments, and sub-arrows 50

Describe the four major disciplines that define the contents discussed in the Earth Sciences Describe the four major disciplines that define the contents discussed in the Earth Sciences GeologyAstronomyMeteorologyOceanographyGeologyAstronomyMeteorologyOceanography 10

Explain why the earth is considered a closed system Explain why the earth is considered a closed system There is an exchange of energy but not matter There is an exchange of energy but not matter 20

Name the planets in their proper order starting with the first planet from the sun Name the planets in their proper order starting with the first planet from the sun M M V V E E M M J J S S U U N N SUN 30

On a separate piece of paper, draw a cross-section showing the layers of the interior of the earth. Explain why the densities of layers get progressively gets lighter as one moves from the core to the earth’s surface On a separate piece of paper, draw a cross-section showing the layers of the interior of the earth. Explain why the densities of layers get progressively gets lighter as one moves from the core to the earth’s surface 40

Explain how the scientific method is used to find the “accuracy” of processes within our universe Explain how the scientific method is used to find the “accuracy” of processes within our universe 50

P-waves travel through --? S-waves travel through --? P-wave – solids and liquids S-wave – solids ONLY 10

Draw a diagram showing the following earthquake features epicenterfocus seismic waves fault line 20

What are these zones called and WHY? What are these zones called and WHY? Interior of the Earth 30

Describe the differences between the Mercallie’s scale of intensities and the Richter Scale for measuring earthquake magnitude 40

Using the California diagram below draw the location of the San Andreas Fault and where Bakersfield would be located. San Andreas Fault Bakersfield 50

Which is an accurate statement about rocks? a. Rocks seldom undergo change a. Rocks seldom undergo change b. Most rocks contain fossils b. Most rocks contain fossils c. Most rocks have several minerals c. Most rocks have several minerals in common in common d. Rocks are located in continental d. Rocks are located in continental areas of the earth areas of the earth 10

Describe an “open-system” Give two examples of open-systems Found on earth Describe an “open-system” Give two examples of open-systems Found on earth 20

A geologist finds an igneous rock and describes the texture as “interlocking” grains that can be easily seen. What textural term is given to this type of rock and where did it form? A geologist finds an igneous rock and describes the texture as “interlocking” grains that can be easily seen. What textural term is given to this type of rock and where did it form? Phanaritic Intrusive (formed below the surface) Phanaritic Intrusive (formed below the surface) 30

The physical properties of a mineral The physical properties of a mineral are largely due to its are largely due to its a. melting point b. volume c. organic composition d. internal arrangement of atom 40

The recrystallization of unmelted material under high temperature and pressure results in a. volcanic rock b. metamorphic rock c. igneous rock d. sedimentary rock 50

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