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3. Explain the various geological conditions under wLich sjirings 
occur. 
4. Give the characters and composition of the so-called " Coi^rolites"; 
state the geological formations in which they are found, and the uses 
to Avhich they are apjilied. 
5. Define the terms " Permeable " and " Impermeable " strata ; 
give examples derived from the Cretaceous system of rocks. 
G. What is understood by " Brash " soils, and upon what formations 
do they occur ? 
7. Name the sub-divisions of the Oolitic system of roclcs. Give 
their mineral characters, and state the chief economical substances 
obtained from them. 
8. Define the terms Scptaria, Loam, Shale, Marl, Pan, Oolite 
Conglomerate. 
9. What would you expect to be the physical and agricultural 
features of districts situated on the following formations : — Chalk, 
Upper Green Sand, Eed Marl, Old Red Sandstone, Lower C)olites ? 
10. Name some fossils which are characteristic of each of three 
great divisions of Stratified rocks. 
11. Contrast agricultm^ally and geologically the chalk districts of 
the Wolds of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with those of the North and 
South Downs, and explain the differences. 
12. Name the rocks and fossils on the table. 
EXAMINATION IN BOTANY. 
[It is expected that Eight Questions at least be answered.] 
Maximum Number of Marks, 100. Pass Number, 50. 
Saturday, April 20t]i, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. 
1. Describe the difference in the growth of the stem and roots. 
2. What organs are employed by plants in which to store up food ? 
Give examples. 
3. Explain the changes that take place in the stored food before it 
can be appropriated by the plant. 
4. What is Phyllotaxy? 
6. What is the function of the leaf in the active life of the plant ? 
6. What are the distinctions between a dicotyledonous and a mono- 
cotyledonous plant in relation to (a) the seed, (h) the root, (c) the 
stem, and (d) the foliage ? 
7. Give the principal groups into which dicotyledonous plants are 
arranged, with their distinguishing characters, and an examjjlo of 
each. 
8. What are gymnosperms? Give examples. 
