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formably the regular stratified deposits of central and eastern England. 
State its general character, mode of occurrence, and probable origin. 
4. Construct a table of the sub-divisions of the cretaceous rocks, 
indicating the arenaceous, argillaceous, and calcareous beds. 
5. Give the general distribution of the cretaceous rocks, and men- 
tion any facts as to their agricultural character, and to the economical 
substances obtained from them. 
6. In what counties arc the fen-lands of England situated? Name 
the geological formation which immediately imderlies them in the 
different districts. 
7. Give the palaeontological characteristics of the Palaeozoic, Meso- 
zoic, and Cainzoic rocks. 
8. What is the general character of the carboniferous flora ? 
9. Define briefly and illustrate by diagrams the following terms : — 
dip, strike, outcrop, fault, and unconformability. 
10. Draw a geological section across any part of England and 
Wales from west to east. 
11. In the deep vales of Somerset and Gloucestershire, rich pas- 
tures cover the lower levels, while arable lands extend along the sides. 
Is there any connection between these facts and the geological struc- 
ture of the valleys in question ? 
12. Name the specimens on the table. 
EXAMINATION IN BOTANY. 
Maximum Number of Marks, 100. Pass Number, 50. 
Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. 
1. What are the distinctive characters between roots and stems? 
Define the following : — corm, bulb, tuber, tubercule, rhizome, parasite, 
and epiphyte. 
2. Distinguish between determinate and indeterminate inflores- 
cences. Define a spike, sijikelet, amentum, raceme, panicle, and 
cyme. 
3. What is the carpel ? Describe its parts ; and enumerate and 
explain the different kinds of placentation. 
4. Describe the manner in which seeds germinate ; mention the 
conditions favourable to that process, and state the difierences between 
the germination of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous seeds. 
5. What are the substances required for the support of plant-life ; 
and in what manner are they taken up by plants ? 
6. Give the botanical names and natural orders of the following 
plants : — mustard, medick, sainfoin, carrot, buckwheat, and mangold- 
wurzel. 
