Physical Geography
Rocks and Volcanism Test Review
If you have a clear idea of these topics you should do well on the
test. It is recommended that you make careful study notes.
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relationship of rocks, minerals and elements
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intrusive vs extrusive igneous rock
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crystalline and massive rock structure
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acid vs basic clasification of igneous rocks
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lithification
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three categories of sedimentary rocks (transporation, deposition, source
of sediment - clastic and non-clastic)
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strata
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how metamorphic rock is formed - foliation
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the rock cycle - know the basic links or connections
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examples of importance of mining in Canada
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how oil and gas are formed - "fossilized sunshine"; kerogen
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impact of mining on the environment Not on Mr. Taylor's test.
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how viscosity and dissolved gases affect the explosiveness of volcanos
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relationship between subduction zones and the explosivity of volcanos
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intraplate volcanos (hot spots)
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pyroclastic flows Not on Mr. Taylor's test.
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