Random POG Flashcards

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Knife-like ridges in between glaciers

A

Arête

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2
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Uniformity of sediment size in sedimentary rocks

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Sorting

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3
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A bowl-shaped depression at the upper reaches of a glacier

A

Cirque

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4
Q

Based on the Bowen’s Reaction Series, which of the following shouldn’t coexist in the same rock? (Quartz & Feldspar; Plagioclase & Orthoclase; Biotite & Ca-Rich Plagioclase; Quartz & Olivine; Olivine & Plagioclase)

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Quartz & Olivine

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5
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A tsunami is?

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A seismic sea wave

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