University of New Zealand.
B.A. Examination for Honours, 1885.
Natural Science.
Geology, Mineralogy, and Palaeontology.
Examiner: Prof.
T. Rupert Jones, F.R.S., F.G.S.
Paper
a.
1. |
Describe the lithological and palæontological characters, and the geographical range, of the Wairoa, Waipara, and Oto-tara series, respectively, in New Zealand; and indicate their European equivalents. |
2. |
Enumerate the different kinds of Metamorphic Rocks; and briefly explain the agencies that have been suggested as causes of Metamorphism. |
3. |
Name and describe briefly the chief
constituent and the most frequent
accessory Minerals in the Metamorphic Rocks. |
4. |
By what characters are the Palæozoic Echinoderms mainly distinguished from the Mesozoic and later forms? Illustrate your answer with sketches. |
5. |
Define some of the chief types of the Cœlenterata, and indicate the corresponding fossil forms.
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6. |
Illustrate by diagrams and description the range and mutual relations of the Metamorphic and the Palæozoic Rocks in the South Island of New Zealand. |
7. |
Give a brief account of the place and mode of occurrence of the following minerals in New Zealand:—Gold, Copper, Titaniferous Ironsand, Graphite, and Nephrite. |
8. |
Explain the origin of Caves in limestone countries. What other physical features are due to the same causes? Refer to some in New Zealand and elsewhere. |