1.5B| Module 1 Quiz - Course and Geology Introduction

Overview

Most modules will include a "module quiz". These mostly multiple-choice assessments measure your understanding of the learning objectives and course content. 

Instructions

You have two attempts and 20 minutes to complete this assessment, and as is the case for all quizzes, you may use your notes, textbooks, and exercises, but not your siblings, parents, roommates, the internet, etc.  All work must be your own. You are expected to respect yourself and others by exercising academic integrity. Not doing so for this assignment or any others in this course may result in a failing grade and additional disciplinary actions. 

You are given two attempts to provide you the opportunity to learn from any mistakes and improve your score. 

Read each question carefully and choose or compose the best answer.  

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Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate the ability to use the scientific method (italicized objectives represent a course SLO - see syllabus) 

• Define physical geology
• Apply the scientific method 
• Convert between different units of measurement
• Describe how the principle of uniformitarianism is used to interpret geologic history 
• Describe the processes associated with the making of each of the three rock types 
• Describe the physical structure of Earth and the physical properties of the different layers
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the magnitude of geologic time and the Geologic Time Scale