Geology Fieldnotes

How does the author structure the text?

• A - general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history

• B - general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes

• C - chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects

• D - overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries

What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?

“Not all field geologists, however, refer to the Big Bend as a paradise. For some, this land of twisted, tortured rock is a nightmare.”

• A- They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.

• B- They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

• C- They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.

• D- They express how interesting the landscape is to many people.

How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

• A- by describing geologic time periods

• B- by explaining the effects of volcanoes

• C- by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash

• D- by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

How does the author achieve his purpose?

• A- by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

• B- by using only formal scientific language to list data

• C- by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas

• D- by using quotes from famous people to support facts

According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a “geologist’s paradise”?

• A- because it contains rocks

• B- because many geologists vacation there

• C- because sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

• D- because there are many jobs for geologists there

What is the significance of the selection’s structure?

• A- It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.

• B- It highlights the types of living creatures that existed in the area.

• C- It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have shaped the area.

• D- It provides the reader with an inside look at how geological maps are created.

Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?

• A- remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent

• B- paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived

• C- complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare

• D- invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted