Senior Examination Papers, 1878. 
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EXAMINATION IN GEOLOGY. 
Maximum Ncmbek of Marks, 100. Pass Numbeb, 50. 
Friday, April 26th, from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. 
1 . Name the chief divisions of rocks whieli constitute the crust of 
the earth, and give their distinguishing characters. 
2. Define and explain the origin of schist, slate, flagstone, and 
shale. 
3. Explain the different geological conditions faTourable for the 
origin of springs. 
4. Describe the effects of rain and frost as agents in the weathering 
of rocks. 
5. Name the characteristic fossils of the three great divisions of 
stratified rocks. 
6. What are the distinctive features of the carboniferous flora ? 
Arrange the chief genera under their respective classes. 
7. State the geological position of the principal mineral fertilisers 
found in England. 
8. Tabulate the divisions of the cretaceous rocks, mention their 
lithological characters, and the nature of the soils derived from 
them. 
9. What is the geological position of the following deposits : — 
Alum shale. Fuller's earth, Collywcston slate, Petworth marble, 
Kentish ragstone, and the gypsum of Derbyshire '? 
10. Explain the differences between the soils on the chalk downs 
(north or south) and those in the adjacent valleys. 
exa:\iination in botany. 
[It is expected that Eight Questions at least will be answered.] 
Maximum Ncmbeb of Masks, 100. Pass NrMBEK, 50. 
Saiurdaij, April 27th, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. 
1. Name, describe, and give samples of the principal modifications 
of leaves, excluding those connected with the flower. 
2. Give the reasons for applying the term frond to some leaves, and 
specify the groups of plants which have fronds. 
3. What is duramen, albumum, and bast tissue '? 
i. What is cellidose, starch, sugar, and chlorophyll ? 
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