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1
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Comprises the minimum number of chemicals, both atomic and molecular, species required to specify completely the compositions of all the phases present.

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Component

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An invariant point point in the phase diagram where the maximum number of allowable phases intersect and are in equilibrium. It could also be a point where Solidus and liquidus intersect.

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Eutectic point

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State of equilibrium with 0 degrees of freedom.

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Invariant Equilibrium

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An invariant point in a phase diagram where two faces that could never co-exist together react with each other to produce a new phase.

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Peritectic Point

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5
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Enumerate the Light Rare Earth Elements

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Mnemonics: Loyal Champions Protect Noble Princes, Seeking Emeralds

Lanthanum, Cerium, Praseodymium, NEODYMIUM, Promethium, Samarium, EUROPIUM

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Enumerate the Heavy Rare Earth Elements

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Mnemonics - Young Giants Tame Dragons, Holding Every Treasure You Love

YTTRIUM, Gadolinium, TERBIUM, DYSPROSIUM, Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, Lutetium

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Describe Sb/Sr magma signature.

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Geochem signature of magma assimilation process. If melt has high Rb (incompatible element for melts) it will produce more Sr.

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Describe Sm/Nd magma signature.

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Geochem signature of magma assimilation process. Sm is more compatible with the melt during partial melting compared to Nd

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Describe the Mg# and Fo# magma signature.

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relationship of olivine and coexisting basaltic melt by studying Mg and Fe Content.

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10
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Describe Cr# magma signature.

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The geochem signature of mantle derived magma. Fertile unaltered mantle originates as Lherzolite. Lherzolite evolves into tholeiitic basalt, leaving Dunite and Harzburgite as refractory residuum enriched with Cr.

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Describe the trend of TiO2, FeO, MgO, CaO, P2O5, K2O, Na2O, and Al2O3 with increasing silica.

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a. Decrease in TiO2, FeO, MgO, CaO, P2O5
b. Increase in K2O, Na2O
c. No strong variation in Al2O3

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12
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Determines the elements present in a material by measuring the secondary x-ray emitted by a sample when it is agitated by a primary x-ray source.

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X-Ray Fluorescence
• Fluorescent (Secondary x-ray)

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Quantifying present compounds in minerals, rocks, soils and particulates by detecting signature x-ray diffraction pattern.

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X-Ray Diffraction

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Quantitative determination of elements present in a material by using their absorption of optical radiation (light) by free atoms in the gaseous state.

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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

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Determining elements present in a material by quantifying the number of ions at a certain mass of the element.

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Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

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16
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Analytical technique that determines elemental mercury content.

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Direct Mercury Analyzer (DMA-80)

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Analytical technique that provides detailed information on chemical structure, phase and polymorphy, crystallinity and molecular interactions of a sample based on how light interacts with the chemical bonds.

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Raman Spectroscopy

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18
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Enumerate the Platinum Group Elements

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Platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), osmium (Os) and iridium (Ir)

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19
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Siderophiles that are mostly used to study melting and crystallization in mafic-ultramafic systems where these said elements are typically hosted by sulfides
a. REE
b. Sc
c. PGEs
d. Sr

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Platinum Group Elements

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20
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Indicates pyroxene fractionalization as it is concentrated in pyroxenes.
a. REE
b. Sc
c. PGEs
d. Sr

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Scandium

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21
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A compatible element/elements in low P and may substitute for Ca in plagioclases and K in K-felds.
a. REE
b. Sc
c. PGEs
d. Sr

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Strontium

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22
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Indicates source characteristics and liquid evolution.
a. REE
b. Sc
c. PGEs
d. Sr

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REEs

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23
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Commonly incompatible and strongly partitioned into garnet and amphiboles.
a. Y
b. Ni, Co, Cr
c. Zr, Hf
d. Nb, Ta

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Yttrium

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24
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High compatibility where high concentrations show an indication of a mantle source, limited fractionation, or crystal accumulation.
a. Y
b. Ni, Co, Cr
c. Zr, Hf
d. Nb, Ta

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Nickel, Cobalt, Chromium

25
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High incompatibility where high concentrations implies an enriched source or extensive liquid evolution.
a. Y
b. Ni, Co, Cr
c. Zr, Hf
d. Nb, Ta

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Zirconium and Hafnium

26
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HFSE elements where low concentrations is an indication of subduction related melts environment and is commonly associated with Ti-rich phases such as Titanite and Ti-amphibole.
a. Y
b. Ni, Co, Cr
c. Zr, Hf
d. Nb, Ta

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Niobium and Tantalum

27
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The hottest Geothermal Resource type

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Hot Rock

28
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What type of Geothermal Enthalpy is the Philippines classified? What is the temperature range?

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High Enthalpy (>150°C)

29
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A nonthermal manifestation of hydrothermal/geothermal systems.

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Kaipohan or “Cold springs”

30
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Minerals that appear at temperatures greater than 200°C in Geothermal environments.

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Epidote and Illite

31
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Mineral geothermometer that appears at low temp and alkaline environments. What is its counterpart? (High T, acidic environment)

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Calcite and Silica respectively

32
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Mineral geothermometer that appears at low temperature and acidic environments where steam mixes with meteoric water due to throttling.

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Kaolinite

33
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The Father of Philippine Geothermal Development.

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Arturo Alcaraz

34
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What is the formula of the ratio of parent and daughter in a certain number of half-lives n?

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1:(2^n)-1

1 HL = 1:1
2 HL = 1:3
3 HL = 1:7

35
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What is the wavelength of Visible Light

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750 nm - 400 nm

36
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Wavelength Range of Infrared

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25 μm - 2.5 μm

37
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Wavelength Range of Gamma Rays

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< 10^-12 m

38
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Wavelength Range of X-ray

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1 nm - 1 pm

39
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Wavelength of Microwave

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1 mm - 25 μm

40
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Wavelength of radiowave

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> 1 mm

41
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It is named as the “shortest” and the “longest” days of the year

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Winter Solstice - Shortest
Summer Solstice - Longest

42
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The apparent twinkling of a star due to its light passing through regions of differing air densities in the atmosphere.

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Scintillation

43
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Stony meteorites composed primarily of silicate minerals.

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Aerolite

44
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A type of meteorite that contains both metal and silicate minerals also called stony-iron meteorites

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Siderolite

45
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For dating of rocks potassium-40 decays to argon-40 with a half-life of how many billions of years?

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1.3

46
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Rubidium- strontium method is used for which measurement in geology?
a. rock erosion
b. geologic time
c. deposition of sediments
d. lava flows

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Geologic time

47
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What is a key assumption required for Potassium-Argon (K-Ar) dating?
a. The rock must contain no carbon
b. No radiogenic argon was present when the rock formed
c. The rock must be older than 1 million years
d. The rock must have a high concentration of lead

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No radiogenic argon was present when the rock formed

48
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Which of the following dating methods is limited to materials less than 50,000 years old?
a. Uranium-Lead (U-Pb) Dating
b. Potassium-Argon (K-Ar) Dating
c. Radiocarbon (C-14) Dating
d. Luminescence Dating

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Radiocarbon (C-14) Dating

49
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What is a potential drawback of using Uranium-Lead (U-Pb) dating?
a. It requires the assumption of a closed system
b. It cannot be used on sedimentary rocks
c. It is only applicable to igneous rocks
d. It provides age estimates that are too young

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It requires the assumption of a closed system

50
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What assumption is critical for Luminescence Dating to be accurate?
a. The carbon-14 ratio has remained constant
b. The mineral grains were completely bleached prior to burial
c. The rock contains no argon
d. The uranium content is uniform throughout

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The mineral grains were completely bleached prior to burial

51
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Which dating method is noted for being sensitive to alteration and weathering?
a. Potassium-Argon (K-Ar) Dating
b. Luminescence Dating
c. Rubidium-Strontium (Rb-Sr) Dating
d. Radiocarbon (C-14) Dating

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A, B, and C

52
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Fission-track method is used for what purpose

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dating of minerals

53
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For what are isotopes of an element used in geology?
a. in analysis of minerals
b. in radioactive dating
c. in stratigraphic analysis
d. in classification of minerals

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in radioactive dating

54
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Varve analysis is done to calculate what?
a. age of glacial deposits
b. age of fossils
c. rate of deposition of sediments
d. number of lava flows

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age of glacial deposits

55
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Which mineral is known for containing significant amounts of Palladium?
a. Ilmenite
b. Chromite
c. Pentlandite
d. Sphalerite

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Pentlandite

56
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The Gibbs’ Phase Rule can be written as:

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P=C+2-F

57
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Explain why oxygen isotopes are important concerning Earth history.

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O-18 is dense, making it more enriched in oceans while O-16 is lighter and is evaporated to be more enriched in higher elevations.

58
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How can Oxygen Isotopes help determine glacial events?

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Glaciers store huge volumes of O-16 enriched waters leaving oceans to reach maximum O-18 enrichment.

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