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2. Minerals
What are minerals 1,
What s a crystal 2,
Different lattice structures of t...
6
cards
4. Magma & igneous rocks
What is the difference between la...,
Intrusive vs extrusive rocks 2,
Magma creation method decompressi...
19
cards
5. Volcanos
Eruptions release 1,
Whats basaltic flow 2,
Whats andesitic flow 3
12
cards
6. Sedimentary rocks
Origin loose rock fragments 1,
Origin shells of dead organisms 2,
Origin organic matter sedimented 3
17
cards
7. Metamorphic rocks
What causes metamorphism 1,
Name of predecessor of metamorphi...,
What does metamorphism change 3
17
cards
8. Earthquakes
Name of location where earthquake...,
Place on surface above where the ...,
Normal fault 3
18
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9. Mountains
Convex up vs down folds 1,
Effect causing thick parts of the...
2
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10. Geologic time
What eon do we live in 1,
Principle that the processes of t...,
Sediments don t settle on tilted ...
14
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11. Biography of the Earth
Current epoch 1,
Possible epoch caused by human ac...,
Hadean eon 3
10
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12. Mineral mining
Whats a metal 1,
What makes an ore mineral 2,
How are magmatic deposits made 3
10
cards
13. Landslides
Whats the downslope motion of roc...,
Whats creep 2,
Whats slumping 3
11
cards
14. Streams and floods
Parts of the formation of a stream 1,
Drainage geometry looks like veins 2,
Drainage geometry leaving one poi...
21
cards
15. Oceans and coasts
What creates coastal plains or up...,
What do hotspots create underwater 2,
Topography of the ocean floor 3
18
cards
17. Deserts
Name of desert type caused by hea...,
What causes coastal deserts 2,
Continental interior deserts 3
7
cards
16. Groundwater and caves
Primary vs secondary porosity 1,
What determines permeability 2,
Name of impermeable rocks 3
16
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Interlude B. Soil
Where does clay come from 1,
What causes jointing 2,
Salt wedging 3
6
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Tsunamis
Scale of wavelength in open ocean 1,
How are they dispersed 2,
Why are they called harbor waves 3
6
cards
12. Energy resources
Oil precursor name 1,
Whats the oil and gas window 2,
What makes a good reservoir rock 3
9
cards
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