Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Final review
Exam 1
13
Geology
Undergraduate 1
05/04/2009

Additional Geology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
The main evidence that the universe is expanding?
Definition
The Doppler shift of light coming from the stars
Term
Gravitational attraction increases when?
Definition
2 objects approach each other
Term
Which of the following are not radioactive emissions?
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
Definition
Neutrons
Term
The 8 most abundant elements of the earth?
Definition
1. oxygen
2. silicon
3. aluminum
4. iron
5. magnesium
6. calcium
7. sodium
8. potassium
Term
Moh's hardness scale: 1-10
Definition
1. talc
2. gypsum
3. calcite
4. fluorite
5. apatite
6. orthoclase
7. quartz
8. topaz
9. corundum
10. diamonds
Term
The chemical formula for Calcite and Quartz?
Definition
-CaCl3
-SiO2
Term
Definition of a rock?
Definition
an Aggregate or mass of mineral matter
Term
Large body of magma that crystallizes before reaches the surface?
Definition
Batholith
Term
Limestone are identified by their?
Definition
Mineralogy
Term
Absolute time is measured by?
Definition
Radioactive decay of atom
Term
Mt. Vesuvius characteristics:
Definition
occured in 79 AD
destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum
Pyroclastic flow was most destructive
People died b/c of covering of Ash
Term
The major population centers:
Definition
?????
Term
Granitic magma leads to explosive volcanic eruptions because
Definition
its viscous
Supporting users have an ad free experience!