GEL 1008
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

Study Guide

The following lists several areas in which to further focus your studies; it is not a list of exam questions, but key areas you should know.

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General Guidance

Exams: The exams are a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions. The short answer questions often ask you to explain or describe; this gives you the opportunity to show your knowledge of a concept even if you do not remember a specific term or description from the book. You will be required to write out all short answers as sentences.

• figures - these take key pieces of information and put them in an easy to remember form.
• key terms and section headings - these words are in bold face type in the text; since the exams are part multiple choice, these words are often used as answers or as words to define.
• review questions - these are found at the end of each chapter and often become exam questions (the discussion questions and problems are less important.

Lecture: The lecture follows the format and content of the text book. The questions provided in the study guide below highlight key points.

Seminar: Seminars are designed for in-depth discussions between the students and instructor. If you are confused by something, the seminar is an excellent place to ask.