Ixxxii Agricultural Education — Examination Papers, 1881. 
EXAMINATION IN GEOLOGY. 
Maximum Number of Marks, 100. Pass Number, 50. 
Friday, May 13t1i,from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. 
1. Define the natm'e and objects of geological science. 
2. Give a classification of rocks (with examples) according to their 
different modes of origin. 
3. Tabulate'in descending order the subdivisions of the oolite series 
of rocks. Give their lithological characters, and mention some of 
their most characteristic fossils. 
4. Describe the geological conditions which regulate the natural or 
artificial supply of water. 
5. From what strata are the best rooting slates and flagstones 
obtained ? How has their formation been explained ? 
6. Explain generally the reasons why rocks and soils are more or 
less fertile. Give some examples. 
7. Name the kind of deposits which have been referred to a glacial 
period. How have they modified the physical and agricultural cha- 
racters of the districts where they occur ? 
8. What is clay ? How has it been formed ? Name some of the 
chief clayey or argillaceous rocks. 
9. Mention the chief building-stones and other economical sub- 
stances obtained from the oolitic strata in England. 
10. How would you distinguish calcareous from other rocks ? 
Mention some rocks in the geological series which are almost entirely 
composed of calcareous matter, and others that arc only partly formed 
of it. 
11. Give a general view of the triassic strata as to their geological 
position, distribution, mineral character, and economical products. 
12. Name the rocks and fossils on the tabic. 
EXAMINATION IN BOTANY. 
[It is expected that Eight Questions at least -will be answered.] 
Maximum Number of Marks, 100. Pass Number, 50. 
Saturday, May lAth, from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. 
1. What is the function of the leaf? Describe the structure of 
the stomata and their relation to the internal structure of the leaf ? 
2. Describe the difference in the growth of the stem and of the 
roots, and state the reasons that suggest themselves to you for this 
difference. 
