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Structure and Composition of the Earth and Plate Tectonic Theory
What is the layer between the cru...,
What is the density of oceanic crust,
How thick is oceanic crust
54
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Igneous Rocks and Processes
Define euhedral,
Define subhedral,
Define anhedral
84
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Sedimentary Rocks and Processes
Define weathering,
Define erosion,
What are three physical weatherin...
70
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Introductory Palaeontology (Fossils)
What are three environments with ...,
Define actual remains,
What are the three processes in w...
81
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Metamorphism: Contact and Regional
Define metamorphism,
At what depth does metamorphism u...,
At what temperature does metamorp...
25
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Deformation: Unconformities, Folds and Faults
Define stress,
Define strain,
Define elastic deformation
44
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Earthquake Hazards
What are the three types of seism...,
What does the mercalli scale record,
What scale does the mercalli scal...
30
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Mass Movement Hazards
Define porosity,
Porosity,
Define primary porosity
39
cards
Water Supply and Waste Disposal
Define water table,
Define aquifer,
Define aquiclude
27
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Engineering Geology
What are five geological factors ...,
Define rock head,
What are three geological hazards...
13
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Sedimentary Rocks and Processes (A2)
Define weathering,
Define erosion,
What are two types of physical we...
49
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Past Life and Past Climate
What are three purposes of fossils,
What are the eight ways organisms...,
Define lagerstatten
30
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Igneous Rocks and Processes (A2)
What are four factors which contr...,
Define serpentinite,
What is an example of a fast spre...
27
cards
Deformation
Define stress,
Define strain,
What are four factors which affec...
15
cards
Metamorphism
What are four major factors contr...,
Where does earths internal heat c...,
Define heat flow
40
cards
Earth Materials and Natural Resources
Define open cast mine,
Define deep mine,
What are the three types of deep ...
59
cards
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