Geology Concepts and Processes

The video tutorial covers the approach to SOL questions, emphasizing the importance of understanding earth science concepts over merely passing tests. It explains relative dating, fossil formation, and the processes involved in rock formation. The tutorial also provides guidance on answering interactive questions, focusing on the logic behind sediment deposition and rock classification.

What is the primary goal of the Earth Science class according to the teacher?

• To complete assignments

• To pass the SOL test

• To memorize facts

• To learn and understand Earth Science

What does relative dating help determine about fossils?

• The exact age of the fossil

• The environment the fossil lived in

• The relative age compared to other fossils

• The diet of the organism

Which of the following is NOT a method of fossil preservation?

• Burial in sediments

• Entrapment in tar

• Mummification

• Freezing

What happens to the velocity of water when a river flows into a lake?

• It remains constant

• It decreases

• It increases

• It fluctuates

Which type of sediment is likely to settle first when a river slows down?

• Silt

• Gravel

• Clay

• Sand

What does the term 'organic' refer to in geological processes?

• Mineral deposits

• Living or once-living organisms

• Non-living materials

• Chemical reactions

Which process is associated with the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Cooling of magma

• Compression and pressure

• Evaporation of water

• Erosion by wind

What type of rock is granite classified as?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Organic

• Sedimentary

What is the significance of intrusive igneous rocks?

• They form on the Earth's surface

• They form underground

• They are formed by evaporation

• They are organic

Which of the following is an example of a chemical sedimentary process?

• Compression of the crust

• Evaporation of the ocean

• Cooling of lava

• Sinking of plankton