BTO3234 Quiz 1 (2.5%)

Which of the following is a naturally occurring petroleum component?

• Diesel

• Kerosene

• Heavy tar

• Gasoline

What type of plate boundary is associated with the collision of tectonic plates?

• Transform Plate Boundaries

• Passive Plate Boundaries

• Divergent Plate Boundaries

• Convergent Plate Boundaries

What are hydrocarbons made of?

• Oxygen and carbon

• Hydrogen and carbon

• Nitrogen and carbon

• Carbon and sulfur

What is the process involved in turning sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Erosion, Deposition

• Melting, Freezing

• Compaction, Cementation

• Evaporation, Condensation

What type of basin is formed by the lateral movement of crust sections?

• Foreland Basins

• Strike-slip Basins

• Rift Basins

• Arc Systems

What is the study of sedimentary rocks and layers in relation to geologic time called?

What type of rocks are associated with petroleum reserves?

(a)  

• Metamorphic

• Magma

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

Match the mineral properties on the left with their correct descriptions.

Groups:

(a) Streak

,

(b) Luster

,

(c) Hardness

,

(d) Cleavage

• The way a mineral reflects light from its surface

• Ability to resist scratching or abrasion

• The color of a mineral’s powder when rubbed on a white tile

• The tendency of a mineral to break along flat planes

What is the process of converting organic matter into petroleum called?

• Crystallization

• Distillation

• Diagenesis

• Sublimation

What is the process of converting sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Weathering, Erosion

• Heat, Pressure

• Freezing, Melting

• Evaporation, Condensation