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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
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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
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Deformation
Define stress,
Define strain,
What are four factors which affec...
15
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Metamorphism
What are four major factors contr...,
Where does earths internal heat c...,
Define heat flow
40
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Earth Materials and Natural Resources
Define open cast mine,
Define deep mine,
What are the three types of deep ...
59
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