GLG 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Pencil, Mass Wasting, Stream Gradient
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In this part of the course, we covered chapters 11-18 (except chapter 13), and interlude f. the most important facts and concepts for you to know and understand are listed below. The exam will be in-class, closed everything, with multiple choice and true/false questions. You will not be allowed to wear hats or sunglasses (unless prescribed by a doctor). Please remember to bring your asu id and a number 2 pencil on exam day. Crustal deformation and mountain building (chapter 11) Know the basics of mountain building (orogeny) Know the difference between joints and faults. Know the difference between absolute and relative dates, and how they"re determined. Know the principles of original horizontality, cross-cutting relationships, inclusions, and baked contacts (e. g. , assignment #4) Hydrologic cycle and landscape development (interlude f) How do the shapes of valleys correspond to the volume and velocity of water that form. Landslides and other mass movements (chapter 16) Know the controlling force of mass wasting.
