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.page 2
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.