Introduction
1. Overview of Physical Geology
2. Rock Identification Methods
Geologic Principles
3.

Maps & Navigation
Geologic Maps
4. Igneous Rocks
Magmatic Deposits
5. Plutonic-Related Deposits
Air Photos
6. Volcanic Rocks
Volcanic-Related Deposits
7. Sedimentary Rocks
Low Temp. Deposits
GPS Navigation
8. Hydrothermal Veins&
Alteration
9. Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Deposits
10.

Structural Geology
Structural Controls on
Mineralization
** Mid Term
11. Mechanical Erosion
Placer Deposits
12. Geochemical Sampling Methods
13. Adit/Trench Mapping
Geochemical Methods
14. Geophysical Methods
15. Project Planning
Claim Staking
16. Exploration Drilling
Methods
** Final Exam

 

Quiz 2

 

1. Which of the following is not one of the three main rock groups on the earth's surface ?

A.  Igneous
B.  Meteoritc
C.  Metamorphic
D.  Sedimentary

2. To identify a rock in the field, we must first _____________ ?

A.  Arrange for laboratory analysis.
B.  Take a compass bearing.
C.  Start a drilling program.
D.  Identify the minerals present

3. Origin, ____________ and _____________ must be determined in order to name a rock.

A.  composition and extraterrestrialdistribution
B.  texture and reflectance
C.  composition and texture
D.  texture and extraterrestrial distribution

4. An example of a coarse-grained metamorphic rock is called _____________ ?

A.  gneiss
B.  slate
C.  wacke
D.  rhyolite

5. An example of a fine-grained igneous rock is a ______________ ?

A.  schist
B.  granite
C.  gneiss
D.  rhyolite

6. The Principle of Uniformitarianism says _______________________ ?

A.  sediments are all a uniform thickness.
B.  all employees must wear uniforms.
C.  angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.
D.  presently-acting forces were operating in the past.

7. The Law of Cross-Cutting Relationships states _________________________ ?

A.  in a sedimentary sequence, the youngest rocks are on top.
B.  in a sedimentary sequence, the oldest rocks are on top.
C.  intrusive igneous rocks such as dikes are younger than the rocks they cut.
D.  intrusive igneous rocks such as dikes are older than the rocks they cut.

8. The "absolute age" of a rock is determined by _____________________ ?

A.  the law of superposition.
B.  radiometric age dating methods.
C.  light transmitting properties.
D.  light reflecting properties.

9. "Ore" is rock which _____________________ ?

A.  can be carried in a large dump truck.
B.  are present on Mars.
C.  is characterized by low concentrations of a mineral commodity.
D.  can be mined for a profit.

10. A 'prospect' is a site where ________________ ?

A.  mineralization exists but the extent is not known.
B.  an ore deposit is known to exist.
C.  a archeological dig is in progress.
D.  only discouraging results have been found.