1. Illustrate and explain the rock cycle. Label completely.

2. Compare and contrast shield volcanoes and cinder cones (shape, size, location, rock types, activity, etc.).

3. Explain the origin of basalt magma. Where does it come from? Why?

4. List at least six physical properties commonly used to identify minerals.

5. Compare and contrast granite and basalt (color, texture, density, minerals, occurrence, etc.).

6. Explain fractional crystallization of magma. Why is it important?

7. Compare and contrast diamond and graphite (properties, uses, occurrence, origin, etc.).

8. Explain four processes (mechanisms) of physical weathering.

9. What sediments would you expect to find on an alluvial fan in the desert, on an Atlantic beach, and at the bottom of the deep sea? Why?

10. Illustrate and describe the typical textures of igneous rocks and clastic sedimentary rocks.

11. Explain how we can determine the stability of rocks with respect to chemical weathering. What observations or experiments can we make to find out?

12. Explain four features (“primary sedimentary structures”) that a geologist can use to determine if sedimentary strata are right-side-up or inverted.