Geology 381-University of Calgary

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Geology (GLGY 381-UCAL) Midterm Exam I

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Question 1

According the the diagram; what is on the left side of the A and what is on the right side of the A? (ID-SSM1-24)

A	Left side has the scour region and right side is the lee side.
B	All statements are incorrect.
C	Left side has the scour region and right side is the stoss side.
D	Left side is the stoss side and right side is the lee side.
E	Left side is the lee side and right side is the stoss side.

Question 2

Referring to the following diagram, which diagram(blue letters) indicate low velocity and low Reynold's number? (ID-SSM1-59)

A	Neither due to incorrect representation of the initial flow direction.
B	B
C	A
D	Neither due to incorrect representation of the internal flow direction.

Question 3

Antidunes can be formed as a result of beds deposition out of phase to the surface water wave. (ID-SSM1-44)

A	True
B	False

Question 3 Explanation:

Dunes can be formed as a result of beds deposition out of phase to the surface water wave.

Antidunes can be formed as a result of beds deposition in phase to the surface water wave.

Question 4

On the following diagram, what should be the units for y-axis? (ID-SSM1-26)

A	flow velocity in m/s
B	depth in m
C	grain size in mm
D	flow velocity in cm/s
E	grain size in um

Question 5

This type of sediment gravity flow create a reverse-graded beds causing find grained materials to deposit in the lower part of the strata. (ID-SSM1-64)

A	Liquified flow
B	Turbidity current
C	Debris flow
D	Grain flow

Question 6

What controls the wave base in oscillating flow? (ID-SSM1-61)

A	type of fluid
B	viscosity of the fluid
C	period of the wave
D	amplitude of the wave

Question 6 Explanation:

Some of the other answers are also possible, but in multiple choice exams you must choose the best answer out of all options.

Question 7

Cross beds are one of the best way to determine the original horizontal or way up direction. (ID-SSM1-31)

A	False
B	Yep

Question 8

Biogenic fragments found commonly in sandstones are most commonly deposit under which of the following environments? (ID-SSM1-82)

A	Deep marine environments
B	Warm and tropical wet environments
C	Shallow marine environments
D	None of the answers posted here are correct.
E	River bed environments

Question 9

The a specific type of Q-F-L diagram similar to the one below, what type of rock would plot in the "Arkose" region? (ID-SSM1-58)

A	60% quartz 1 % lithics 90% feldspar
B	50% lithics 40 % feldspar 10% quartz
C	98% quartz 1 % lithics 1% feldspar
D	98% lithics 1 % feldspar 1% quartz

Question 10

Based on the following diagram, A is a __1__ and B is a __2__. (ID-SSM1-23)

A	1. is a dune 2. is an antidune
B	1. is a dune 2. is a dune
C	1. is an antidune 2. is a dune
D	1. is an antidune 2. is an antidune

Question 10 Explanation:

The antidunes are caused by very fast moving flows causing the cross beds to dip upstream. Very usual and often not recorded on sedimentary record due to high velocity flows result in high rate of erosion.

Question 11

During the crystallization of magma which mineral (out of the following) is most likely to undergo crystallization first? (ID-SSM1-12)

A	amphibole
B	olivine
C	quartz
D	biotite

Question 11 Explanation:

Usually mafic minerals such as olivine, pyroxene crystallize first in magmas.

Question 12

Paleosols can be used to interpret past depositional environments(aka zones). (ID-SSM1-38)

A	False
B	True

Question 12 Explanation:

Paleosols and soil in general have no bedding surfaces, often fine-grained and could record trace fossils.

Question 13

What are placer minerals? (ID-SSM1-83)

A	Minerals with very high densities resulting deposition at the bottom of a flow.
B	Minerals that formed as a result of magmatic processes that occurs under water.
C	Minerals that replaces (take others' place) other minerals during sedimentation.
D	Minerals that are formed as a result of erosion due to chemical weathering.
E	Minerals that primarily formed from organic materials.

Question 14

In order to move fluids from point A to point B the internal forces must overcome the forces of viscous forces. (ID-SSM1-11)

A	True
B	False-it should be other way around.

Question 15

Stresses applied tangential to a rock unit is known as.... (ID-SSM1-08)

A	normal stress
B	shear stress
C	tangential stress
D	super-normal stress
E	sub-normal stress

Question 15 Explanation:

and the stresses applied perpendicular to a rock unit is known as normal stress.

Question 16

The __A__ are least resistant to weathering and __B__ are most resistant to weathering. (ID-SSM1-13)

A	A. oceanic crust B. continental crust
B	A. felsic minerals B. mafic minerals
C	A. mafic minerals B. felsic minerals
D	A. mafic and felsic minerals B. silica rich minerals
E	A. iron rich minerals B. oxygen rich minerals

Question 17

What is the difference between sedimentary rocks and sediment? (ID-SSM1-33)

A	Sedimentary rocks are unconsolidated materials that forms at the Earth's surface while sediments are formed as a result of burial and lithification of these sediment materials.
B	Even though they have the similar names, they are unrelated each other because sedimentary rock is a geologic structure and sediment is a type of geologic material.
C	Sediments are unconsolidated materials that forms at the Earth's surface while sedimentary rocks are formed as a result of burial and lithification of these sediment materials.
D	Even though they have the similar names, they are unrelated each other because sediment is a geologic structure and sedimentary rock is a type of geologic material.

Question 18

It is the slope of the bed determines the flow and the flow rarely(or not at all) shape the bed in nature. (ID-SSM1-22)

A	True
B	False

Question 19

Acids dissolve __A__ (low pH at low temperature) and bases dissolve __B__ (high pH at high temperature). (ID-SSM1-36)

A	A. mafic rocks B. felsic rocks
B	A. felsic rocks B. mafic rocks
C	A. silicates B. carbonates
D	A. carbonates B. silicates

Question 20

What is the difference between dunes and ripples? (ID-SSM1-89)

A	Dunes forms in turbulent waters and ripples forms in calm waters.
B	Dunes are distinctly larger than ripples.
C	Dunes have interbedded cross laminations and ripples do not.
D	Dunes form in marine environments and ripples form in non-marine river type environments.

Question 21

During pressure dissolution diagenetic process, the chemical and physical changes occurs primarily due to which of the following? (ID-SSM1-102)

A	Extreme temperatures and pressures between different sediment successions.
B	Extreme pressure concentrated at the contacts between grains within sediments.
C	High pressures excreted on sediments from both through uplift and loading processes.
D	Differential lateral compaction within bed forms resulting high pressures between bed contacts.
E	Differential pressure-temperature gradient that increases with depth.

Question 22

When is the turbulent flow is most like to occur? (ID-SSM1-15)

A	High velocity currents.
B	Fluctuating velocity currents.
C	Medium velocity currents.
D	Low velocity currents.

Question 23

In toponomy, what is the difference between full relief and semi-relief structures? (ID-SSM1-52)

A	Semi- relief structures are preserved within a single type of sediment while full-relief structures are preserved at an interface between two strata.
B	Full relief structures are partially preserved within a single type of sediment while semi-relief structures are fully preserved at an interface between two strata.
C	Full relief structures are preserved within a single type of sediment while semi-relief structures are preserved at an interface between two strata.
D	Full relief structures are preserved as 2D structures while semi-relief structures are preserved as 3D structures. Both are preserved within a single type of sediment.

Question 24

Where would you expect bar forms to develop? (ID-SSM1-91)

A	Stoss side of ripples
B	Within channels
C	Between dunes
D	Lee side of ripples
E	At the mouth of rivers

Question 25

The following diagram is a representation of the lift force. Which of the following is true about the lift force based on the diagram above(select all that apply). (ID-SSM1-21)

A	The stream lines(red lines) converging at the yellow arrow cause the velocity to decrease significantly(at that point).
B	The lift at the yellow arrow is caused by the high pressure at the top caused by converging streamlines.
C	The pressure from above is much higher causing the grains to push hard against the bed.
D	The pressure right above the yellow arrow is much lower than the pressure near the black rocks/sediments.
E	The stream lines(red lines) converging at the yellow arrow cause the velocity to increase significantly(at that point).

Question 26

What is the principle source of calcium carbonates found within majority of carbonate rocks? (ID-SSM1-77)

A	Magmas rich in calcium carbonates
B	Transported rock fragments
C	Hard organic parts from invertebrates
D	Calcium carbonate produced as a by product of chemical weathering
E	Precipitation of inorganic compounds out of water due to evaporation

Question 27

Meniscus cement fabric is associated with which of the following? (ID-SSM1-105)

A	Pressure dissolution
B	Pore waters
C	Salt Diapirs
D	Geostatic pressure

Question 28

Hydration and dehydration process involve addition or removal of water and this processes often create new minerals. (ID-SSM1-65)

A	True
B	False

Question 28 Explanation:

True; while hydration increase the volume of the mineral, it is often result in changing the chemical composition of the rock. (same goes for dehydration, except it will result in volume decrease.)

Question 29

The viscous sublayer occur at this point on the following diagram. (ID-SSM1-48)

A	B
B	C
C	A

Question 30

What is the difference between a matrix and a cement? (ID-SSM1-84)

A	Both terms describes a material that binds clasts but the term "matrix" is used when the rock is mostly composed of clasts while cement is used when majority of the rock is composed of fined grained materials.
B	Matrix is deposited at the same time as clasts while cement forms after the deposition of sediment as precipitate.
C	Matrix is the substance that binds clasts together while cement is a fined grained material that deposits within crystals.
D	Matrix is formed when the clasts are deposited under high temperatures while cement is formed when clasts are deposited under low temperatures.

Question 31

What flow direction(indicated in purple) can be deduced from the following velocity diagram? (ID-SSM1-47)

A	S to N
B	N to S
C	NE to SE
D	NW to SE
E	SE to NW

Question 32

__A__ is when Froude number is higher than one, __B__ os when Froude number is equal to one and __C__ is when Froude number is lower than one. (ID-SSM1-19)

A	A. subercritical B. critical C. supcritical
B	A. supercritical B. subcritical C. critical
C	A. critical B. subcritical C. supercritical
D	A. supercritical B. critical C. subcritical
E	A. critical B. supercritical C. subcritical

Question 32 Explanation:

critical = Fr = 1 and the velocity of the stream is equal to the velocity of the surface wave.
supercritical = Fr > 1 and the velocity of the stream is greater than the velocity of the surface wave.
subcritical = Fr < 1 and the velocity of the stream is lower than the velocity of the surface wave.

Question 33

Soil was created as a by product of what process? (ID-SSM1-32)

A	erosion
B	paleosols
C	sedimentation
D	pedogenesis

Question 33 Explanation:

While erosion "creates" the soil, the process of creating soil is known as pedogenesis.

Question 34

Escape burrows are typically formed under what type of environment? (ID-SSM1-97)

A	Low energy and high sedimentation environments.
B	High energy and high sedimentation environments.
C	High energy and low sedimentation environments.
D	Low energy and low sedimentation environments.

Question 35

How is the velocity profile change with the increase of depth? (ID-SSM1-14)

A	Deeper in the fluid lower the velocity.
B	Deeper in the fluid higher the velocity.
C	Uniformly moving fluids will have an equal instantaneous velocities regardless of depth.
D	At the top of a moving current, the velocity is close to zero.
E	In the middle of the profile, the velocity is close to zero.

Question 36

_____ is a geomorphological process in which a thin, mobile sheet of water flows over the surface of a hill-slope and may transport the surface regolith. (ID-SSM1-74)

A	Turbidity current
B	Rock fall
C	Sheet wash
D	Debris flow
E	Slump

Question 37

Roller vortexes are driven by which of the following? (ID-SSM1-90)

A	Flow velocity
B	Sediment load
C	Gravity
D	Potential energy
E	Flow separation

Question 38

The the following Q-F-L diagram, what are the genetic classifications regions represented by A, B and C(red letters)? (ID-SSM1-55)

A	A. Recycled origin B. Continental block C. Magmatic arc
B	A. Magmatic arc B. Continental block C. Recycled origin
C	A. Quartz B. Feldspar C. Lilith fragments
D	A. Continental block B. Recycled origin C. Magmatic arc
E	A. Quartz B. Lilith fragments C. Feldspar
F	A. Continental block B. Magmatic arc C. Recycled origin

Question 39

Viscous sublayer has "flattened" streamlines(laminar) and occurs at the... (ID-SSM1-45)

A	highest velocity point of the velocity profile.
B	surface of the fluid.
C	(around) middle of the velocity profile.
D	bed surface of the velocity profile.

Question 40

How much of the Earth's surface is covered by sedimentary rocks? (ID-SSM1-02)

A	98%
B	90%
C	75%
D	50%
E	5%

Question 40 Explanation:

Sedimentary layer is rarely get thicker than ~10 km, hence it is found predominantly on the surface. It is the type of rocks that keep records of Earth's history.

Question 41

In the Bouma sequence, what is the relative location of the laminated slit deposition? (ID-SSM1-94)

A	Below hemipelagic mud
B	Within the upper flow regime
C	Below massive/rapid deposition
D	At the base of the sourced region (very bottom)
E	None of the answers are correct

Question 41 Explanation:

More questions on Bouma sequence is posted under GLGY 381 Midterm II

Question 42

At this section of the diagram, it is possible to have low angle cross beds with upstream dips. (ID-SSM1-28)

A	G
B	A
C	D
D	C
E	F
F	B

Question 42 Explanation:

They are known as antidunes and caused by fast moving flow in the upper regime.

Question 43

In Newtonian Physics, Newton's First Law of Motion state... (ID-SSM1-50)

A	For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
B	Gravitational force is proportional to the mass and acceleration due to gravity.
C	Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it.
D	The relationship between an object's mass m, its acceleration a, and the applied force F is F = ma. Acceleration and force are vectors (as indicated by their symbols being displayed in slant bold font); in this law the direction of the force vector is the same as the direction of the acceleration vector.

Question 44

Where would you expect Eddy currents or roller vortex on the following diagram of a typical river profile? (ID-SSM1-87)

A	Position III where the flow rate is consistent and smooth
B	Position V between two ripples
C	Position IV in the lee side of the ripple
D	Position I in the stoss side of the ripple
E	Position II just above the ripple

Question 45

According to bioturbation index (bioturbation intensity index), the BI Grade 5 would be assigned to which of the following? (ID-SSM1-95)

A	Bioturbation is over 90% of sediment bioturbated, and bedding is barely detectable
B	Sediment is totally reworked by bioturbation
C	Bioturbation affects less than 30% of the sediment sample and the bedding is distinct
D	Bioturbation is between 30% and 60% of the sediment affected and bedding is distinct
E	A sample with few discrete traces of bioturbation
F	Bioturbation is between 60% to 90% of the sediment bioturbated and bedding indistinct

Question 46

What is the principle behind the phrase "younger one is always on top"? (ID-SSM1-03)

A	original horizontality
B	superposition
C	parsimony
D	Uniformitarianism
E	lowerposition

Question 46 Explanation:

Sediments deposit in order from older to younger; always on top of each other. The layer at the very top is most likely the youngest layer, except when there is(are) a geologic event(s) such as a trust fault in the area.

Question 47

A Geology 381 student wrote on an exam that at point C(diagram below), the velocity of the flow is at the highest because it is in the middle of the flow. (ID-SSM1-49)

A	False
B	True

Question 47 Explanation:

The highest velocity is observed near the point A on this particular diagram.

Question 48

There are six major categories of trace fossils. Select all that apply. Not all six appears on the list. (ID-SSM1-41)

A	fighting
B	crawling
C	dwelling
D	feeding
E	extractions(pooping)

Question 49

Choose all carbonates rocks from the following list. More than one answer is possible. (ID-SSM1-01)

A	limestone
B	mudstone
C	sandstone
D	dolostone
E	gypsum

Question 50

Burrows are different from boring because... (ID-SSM1-40)

A	Borings are created by pushing the grains to walls of the structure and boring are created by mechanically/chemically cutting the grains.
B	Burrows are created by pushing the grains to walls of the structure and borings are created by mechanically/chemically cutting the grains.
C	Burrows are trace fossils and borings are body fossils.
D	I have no freaking clue what the hell you asking about.
E	Burrows and borings are created by two distinct type of creatures that in burrows the sediments are removed mechanically and in borings the sediments are dissolved chemically.
F	Borings are trace fossils and burrows are body fossils.

Question 51

______ are indicators of rapid sedimentation. (ID-SSM1-88)

A	Planar cross-lamination
B	Turbulent sweeps
C	Trough cross-lamination
D	Climbing ripples
E	Starved ripples

Question 52

In physics, __I__ the Reynolds number(Re), higher the possibility of a __II__ flow. (ID-SSM1-10)

A	I. lower II. laminar
B	I. zero II. turbulent
C	None of the answers are correct.
D	I. lower II. turbulent
E	I. higher II. laminar

Question 52 Explanation:

Re = velocity_flow (l/viscosity_fluid)

Question 53

A weathering process that does not change the composition of materials known as... (ID-SSM1-05)

A	biological weathering
B	chemical weathering
C	physical weathering
D	artificial weathering

Question 54

What process causes the "swelling and shrinking clays"? (ID-SSM1-37)

A	Freezing(shrinking) and thawing(swelling).
B	Burial(shrinking) and exfoliation(swelling).
C	Freezing(swelling) and thawing(shrinking).
D	Hydration(swelling) and dehydration(shrinking)
E	Hydration(shrinking) and dehydration(swelling)

Question 55

If the density of the fluid is considerably higher than the viscosity, the Reynold's number will be lower. (ID-SSM1-18)

A	False
B	True

Question 55 Explanation:

If the density of the fluid is considerably higher than the viscosity, the Reynold's number will be higher since density is in the numerator.

Question 56

Ethology is one of the four steps of analyzing trace. What is ethology? (ID-SSM1-54)

A	Study of the mode of preservation.
B	Classification of the trace fossils.
C	Study of behavior.
D	Description of the identifiable parts.

Question 57

What are the two types of trace fossils that produce full-relief structures? Choose all possible answers. (ID-SSM1-69)

A	Grazing
B	Dewlling
C	Feeding
D	Crawling
E	Escape
F	Resting

Question 58

The velocity profile is based on this idealized model. (ID-SSM1-20)

A	turbulent velocity model
B	laminar velocity model
C	rough bed velocity model
D	smooth current velocity model

Question 59

Pedogenesis is the process of creating sedimentary rocks from different types of materials. (ID-SSM1-07)

A	True
B	False because pedogenesis is the process of creating rivers.
C	False because pedogenesis is the process of creating soil.
D	False because pedogenesis is the process of erosion by both physical and chemical weathering.

Question 60

What type of sediments get deposited as a result of chemical reactions? (ID-SSM1-06)

A	carbonates
B	chemical deposits
C	clastic deposits
D	ore deposits
E	evaporites

Question 61

What is the difference between Bioturbation and Bioerosion? (ID-SSM1-68)

A	Bioturbation is caused by plants. Bioerosion is caused by animal activities.
B	They are the same except Bioturbation is the British English word for Bioerosion(US-English)
C	Bioturbation is the reworking of soils and sediments by animals or plants. Bioerosion is caused by mechanically or chemically cutting/removing the grains by organisms.
D	Bioerosion is the reworking of soils and sediments by animals or plants. Bioturbation is caused by mechanically or chemically cutting/removing the grains by organisms.

Question 61 Explanation:

For example, borrows which pushes the grains to the sides cause Bioturbation while borings mechanically or chemically cuts the grains causing erosion.

Question 62

Refer to the following diagram; the highest velocity is at point...(green letters) (ID-SSM1-46)

A	A
B	B
C	C

Question 63

Viscosity is the ability of a fluid to flow. (ID-SSM1-51)

A	False
B	True

Question 64

Ripples are most likely to be 2D and dunes are most likely to be 3D. (ID-SSM1-30)

A	False
B	True

Question 65

What type of gravity flow can be described by the following definition; (ID-SSM1-63)
-high viscosity
-poorly sorted grains
-often larger clasts are separated by fine grained materials
-low Reynolds number and considered as a laminar flow
-low velocity (40-50 km/h)

A	Debris flow
B	Grain flow
C	Turbidity flow
D	Liquified flow

Question 66

Laterites are red soil compounds mainly composed of iron oxides and aluminum oxides. This type of soils mostly form in which of the following environments? (ID-SSM1-76)

A	Temperate climate with long cold winters and short warm summers
B	Dry climates with long periods of droughts
C	Humid climates
D	Dry climates with year-round permafrost
E	Deep sea ocean beds with rich organic matter

Question 67

According to velocity profile of a moving river, which of the followings statements are true? (ID-SSM1-71)

A	It is difficult to determine the velocity hence we heavily relies on speed of flowing rivers for analysis.
B	At the bed, there is no slip conditions due to lower velocity.
C	The highest velocity is at the bed.
D	Velocity increases as the depth increases.

Question 68

According to the following diagram, the ripples that are around mm to cm in thinness occur at(choose an area indicated by a red letter), (ID-SSM1-27)

A	A
B	D
C	B
D	E
E	C

Question 69

A Geologist at the top of the Mt. Yamnuska(Mt. John Laurie) recorded in her field book a distinct weathering pattern. It is most likely to be this type of weathering. (ID-SSM1-35)

A	Physical
B	Simple solution
C	Hydration/dehydration
D	Chemical

Question 70

In geology, ______ is the long-term sum of processes that cause the wearing away of the Earth's surface by moving water, ice, wind and waves, leading to a reduction in elevation and relief of landforms and landscapes. (ID-SSM1-75)

A	erosion
B	chemical weathering
C	physical weathering
D	denudation

Question 70 Explanation:

Denudation is a combination of chemical and physical weathering processes.

Question 71

Cruziana assemblage is most commonly found in which of the following marine realm? (ID-SSM1-98)

A	Abyssal zone
B	Shelf (sublittoral zone)
C	Sandy shore (littoral zone)
D	Bathyal zone
E	Above the normal sea level

Question 72

Carbonate solubility increases with ______ temperature and ______ acidity. Answers are in respective order. (ID-SSM1-104)

A	None of the answers are correct because it is not the acidity that is important, it is the pH.
B	increasing , decreasing
C	increasing , increasing
D	decreasing , decreasing
E	decreasing , increasing

Question 73

Low regime zone includes every area except these two... (ID-SSM1-29)

A	E
B	C
C	F
D	D
E	A
F	B
G	G

Question 74

Minerals that grow as crystals in a depositional environment are called ______ minerals. (ID-SSM1-81)

A	native
B	detrital
C	sedimentary
D	authigenic
E	metamorphic

Question 75

Sediment gravity flows composed of a mixture of fluids and sediments that has a velocity in response to gravity. (ID-SSM1-62)

A	True
B	False

Question 76

According to velocity profile of a moving river, which of the followings statements are true? (more than one answer) (ID-SSM1-09)

A	Velocity decreases as the depth increases.
B	Velocity increases as the depth increases.
C	At the bed, there is no slip conditions due to higher velocity.
D	The highest velocity is at the bed.
E	The lowest velocity is at the bed.

Question 77

Bouma sequence usually deposit under what kind of environment? (ID-SSM1-93)

A	Within river deltas
B	Under high-density turbidity currents
C	Under current ripples
D	Within oxbow lakes
E	Under low- to medium-density turbidity currents

Question 77 Explanation:

More questions on Bouma sequence is posted under GLGY 381 Midterm II

Question 78

If a grain bounces off the bed as it gets transported, it is known as... (ID-SSM1-57)

A	suspension traction
B	rolling
C	saltation
D	paleoflow
E	sliding

Question 79

Which mineral has the highest resistance to chemical weathering? (ID-SSM1-72)

A	Pyroxene
B	Calcium Feldspars
C	Olivine
D	Kaolinite
E	Muscovite mica

Question 80

The term "meniscae" is used to describe the back-fill build up within a structure caused by sediments and fecal matter. (ID-SSM1-53)

A	False
B	True

Question 81

Antidunes occur in low velocity flows. (ID-SSM1-25)

A	False
B	True

Question 81 Explanation:

Antidunes are found in the upper regime where the flow velocity could be between 150 to 200 cm/s, which is a very high rate of flow.

Question 82

What causes exfoliation? (ID-SSM1-34)

A	Increase of stress as a result of pressure increase.
B	Hydration of minerals result in increase in volume.
C	Organic activities such as roots and biodegradation causing decrease in the mineral volume.
D	Freeze-thaw cycle result in change in volume.
E	Organic activities such as roots and biodegradation causing increase in the mineral volume.
F	Release of stress as a result of pressure decrease.

Question 83

Steady flow and unsteady flow is associated with what type of acceleration? (ID-SSM1-60)

A	upwards acceleration
B	inertial acceleration
C	gravitational acceleration
D	spatial acceleration
E	temporal acceleration

Question 83 Explanation:

...and uniform and non-uniform flow is associated with spatial acceleration.

Question 84

Skolithos assemblage is most commonly found in which of the following marine realm? (ID-SSM1-99)

A	Above the normal sea level
B	Shelf (sublittoral zone)
C	Bathyal zone
D	Sandy shore (littoral zone)
E	Abyssal zone

Question 85

Give the following, calculate the Froude number; (ID-SSM1-17)
h(D) = 55 m
g = 9.81 m/s²
u = 33 m/s

A	0.6116
B	2.37
C	0.06116
D	1.95
E	1.42

Question 85 Explanation:

Equation to use is; Fr = u/sqrt(gh)... therefore, Fr = (33)/sqrt(9.81*55) = 1.42

Question 86

During current ripples formation, what is the typical maximum critical slope angle for sand? (ID-SSM1-86)

A	~ 100 degrees
B	~ 50 degrees
C	~ 30 degrees
D	~ 10 degrees
E	~ 90 degrees

Question 87

A researcher found four different types of grain contacts while studying several thin sections from four regions of the study area. Which of the following contact type is indicative of the highest degree of pressure dissolution? (ID-SSM1-103)

A	Subrounded contacts
B	Concavo-convex contacts
C	Point contacts
D	Sutured contacts
E	Long contacts

Question 88

The following Regime Diagram, the sand waves are indicated with what letter(red letters)? (ID-SSM1-42)

A	G
B	E
C	F
D	C
E	D

Question 89

In natural flows a sudden change in the height of the surface of the flow can be best described by which of the following? (ID-SSM1-92)

A	Change in normality
B	Hydraulic jump
C	Change in flow regime
D	Gradient change
E	Critical flow

Question 90

If you have a moving current with lower Reynold's number and very low velocity, you can say that the flow is most likely a... (ID-SSM1-16)

A	gravity driven flow
B	low viscous forces in the folow
C	laminar flow
D	turbulent flow

Question 91

Saltation in water is a __A__ and in air it is a __B__. (ID-SSM1-67)

A	A. bed load B. suspended load
B	A. suspended load B. bed load
C	A. gravity driven load B. inertial forces driven load
D	A. inertial forces driven load B. gravity driven load

Question 92

The hydrolysis weathering process can be best described as... (ID-SSM1-70)

A	a type of physical weathering caused by water or hydrous fluids penetrate rocks/sediments and expand as a result of freezing; leads to cracks and physical breakdown of materials.
B	a type of chemical weathering caused by dissociation of water into H+ and OH- ions as a result of acidifying agent.
C	a type of chemical weathering caused by oxidation of chemical compounds within rocks.
D	a type of erosion caused by temperature and pressure change caused by exhumation of rocks/sediments.
E	a type of physical weathering caused by biogenic processes which result in breakdown of rocks/sediments.

Question 93

What is the primary driving mechanism of salt tectonics or salt diapirism? (ID-SSM1-100)

A	Gravity: hard sediments sinking into soft underlying sediments
B	Pressure: soft water-bearing sediments escaping through overlying sediments
C	Significant density contrast
D	High volume sediment loads

Question 94

What are ichnofacies? (ID-SSM1-96)

A	A type of trace fossils created by echinoids.
B	A a body of rock with specified mineralogical characteristics.
C	A sub set of beds and laminations that is defined by certain depositional structures.
D	An assemblage of trace fossils that provides an indication of the palaeoenvironment.
E	A type of depositional environment that provides the best suitable conditions for organisms to thrive.

Question 95

The coals and oil shales can be best described as... (ID-SSM1-78)

A	evaporates
B	organic deposits
C	clastic sediments
D	carbonates
E	precipitates

Question 96

Following is a description of one of the models in the diagram below. Which diagram is described in the description? (ID-SSM1-66)
Description
-high velocity
-larger Reynold's number
-inertial forces dominates over the viscous forces

A	A
B	B
C	It could be either A or B because the description is is insufficient.
D	Neither

Question 97

What type of environment preferentially support imbrication of clastic sediments? (ID-SSM1-80)

A	Deltaic environment with high sediment influx.
B	Glacial environment where clasts are dragged across a flat surface.
C	High energy environment with a one single direction of water flow.
D	Deep subsurface environments under high pressures and temperatures.

Question 98

What does the Stokes Law explain? (ID-SSM1-85)

A	Depositional sequences in very high energy environments.
B	How flow rate, density of the fluid and pathway of flow dictates type of flows.
C	Settling velocity of particles in a fluid.
D	Flow of a fluid through a tapered tube results in an increase in velocity.

Question 99

The diagram below, one can label letter____ as "no movement on movement on flat bed but ripples could occur if the bed is rough". (ID-SSM1-43)

A	E
B	D
C	No such thing on the diagram above.
D	C
E	F

Question 100

Th term oligomict is used to describe conglomerates with which of the following properties? (ID-SSM1-79)

A	The rock is composed of just one clast type.
B	The rock is dominated by matrix and has very few clasts.
C	The rock is composed of highly angular clasts.
D	The rock is composed of just two or three clast types.

Question 101

What can cause the dissolution of the carbonate sediments and rocks? (ID-SSM1-04)

A	Low pH solutions in high temperature solutions
B	High pH solutions
C	Acids
D	Base solutions in high temperature environment
E	Base

Question 102

In gravity-driven transport systems, which of the following could occur without the addition of water? (ID-SSM1-73)

A	Slumps
B	Debris flows
C	Rock falls
D	Glacial breakups
E	Turbidity currents

Question 103

The study of traces known as.... (ID-SSM1-39)

A	Paleogeology
B	Paleotracology Hint: LOL What the hell?
C	Ichnology
D	Genology

Question 104

The Q-F-L diagram is an arbitrary classification defined by convention. (ID-SSM1-56)

A	True
B	False

Question 105

Which of the following statement describe diagenesis? (ID-SSM1-101)

A	It change the chemical and physical characteristics of sediments after the deposition
B	It transforms igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks
C	It transforms sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks
D	It occurs under temperatures above 500 degree Celsius
E	It transforms sediments into metamorphic rocks

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-velocity profile; what is idealized modal’s limitations; where is the viscous sublayer and what is it
-bed formation; shape of the bed, x-beds, directional flows
-bed load vs suspended load
-Stoke’s law and the settling velocity
-flow separation concepts; eddy; stoss/lee with respect to x-beds in dunes and anti-dunes; water surface in or out of phase of bed formation
-unidirectional flow vs ocillating flow; be able to draw and describe the differences between them; wave base “feel my bottom”.
-type of sediment gravity flows; debris flow; grain flow; liquefied flow (remember that debris flow and liquefied flow are similar in operation, but different in terms of size of rocks/grains involved.

Dr. Spila’s stuff
-4 steps involving accurately identifying fossils; preservation, description, behaviour, classification(we don’t have to know how to name them)
-What is ichnology
-difference between biotrubation and bioerrosion; which is the most common type; what is the formula for degree of bioturbation
-what are borings and what are borrows
-6 major common categories of behaviours and their reliefs; crawling(semi), resting(semi), feeding(full), gazing(semi), dewlling(full), escape(full).
-meniscae and few other definitions
-preservation differences between full and semi-relief

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