University of New Zealand.
B.A. Examination for Honours, 1885.
Natural Science.
Geology, Mineralogy, and Palæontology.
Examiner: Prof.
T. Rupert Jones, F.R.S., F.G.S.
Paper
b.
1. |
Make a geological sketch-map of the South Island of New Zealand, and a section across its southern half. |
2. |
Describe Mica mineralogically. What rocks are known to contain this mineral? Describe its mode of occurrence in such rocks. |
3. |
What are Spherulites, Spheroids, and Perlites? |
4. |
What means would you adopt to distinguish, under the microscope, between (1) Hornblende, Augite, and Olivine; (2) Biotite and Tourmaline; (3) Quartz and Orthoclase? |
5. |
Define the meaning of Crystalline, Vitreous, Clastic, Granular, Foliated, Cellular, and Porphyritic, as applied to Rocks, and mention examples.
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6. |
Mention the first geological appearance of Pulmoniferous Molluscs, Arachnids, Insects, Fish, Amphibia, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals respectively. |
7. |
Under what conditions were the following Rocks formed:—Oolite, Chalk, Coal, Clay-ironstone, and Sandstone? |
8. |
Enumerate the chief
argillaceous and chief
calcareous formations in New Zealand; mentioning the series to which they belong, and the places where they occur. |