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.

relationship of rocks, minerals and elements
intrusive vs extrusive igneous rock
crystalline and massive rock structure
acid vs basic clasification of igneous rocks
lithification
three categories of sedimentary rocks (transporation, deposition, source of sediment - clastic and non-clastic)
strata
how metamorphic rock is formed - foliation
the rock cycle - know the basic links or connections
examples of importance of mining in Canada
how oil and gas are formed - "fossilized sunshine"; kerogen
impact of mining on the environment Not on Mr. Taylor's test.
how viscosity and dissolved gases affect the explosiveness of volcanos
relationship between subduction zones and the explosivity of volcanos
intraplate volcanos (hot spots)
pyroclastic flows Not on Mr. Taylor's test.