GEOL 1312 Homework: Basic Geology Concepts, Assignments of Geology

Download GEOL 1312 Homework: Basic Geology Concepts and more Assignments Geology in PDF only on Docsity! GEOL 1312 Name _______________________ HOMEWORK #1 – Basic Geology Concepts Due Tuesday, February 10th IN CLASS Answers to the questions must be given in complete sentences (except where indicated), using correct grammar and spelling. Please be as brief and to-the-point as possible (more is not necessarily better). Please use your notes and textbook as references. You are encouraged to explore the web for help but do not copy directly from websites. Homework assignments must be legible. Handwritten or typed responses are permitted. Make sure that your assignment is stapled! Grading Summary: Questions 1: 6 points Question 2: 22 points Question 3: 7 points Question 4: 5 points Total: 40 Points GEOL 1312 Name _______________________ 1. The Rock Cycle Basics (6pts) A. Provide a short definition (1-2 sentences) of an igneous rock. (2pts) B. Provide a short definition (1-2 sentences) of a metamorphic rock. (2pts) C. Provide a short definition (1-2 sentences) of a sedimentary rock. (2pts) 2. Identify Rock Types (22pts) Given the following images & descriptions (below, and on the following page), identify each example as an igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rock or process (3pts each). A. ______________________ B. _________________________ C. ______________________ D. _________________________ E. ______________________ F. _________________________ G. ______________________ H. _________________________ Granite countertops! Sandstone Arch, Arches National Park, Utah. A. B .