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1. How are igneous distinguished from sedimentary rocks? Mention and describe some examples of each kind.

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4. Mention some kinds of Shells that occur in marine, and some that are found in freshwater strata. Give the geological ages of the strata containing the shells you mention.

5. What is meant in Geology by the destroying and the reproductive effects of Tides and Currents? Give examples.

6. Name the chief formations included in the Mesozoic or Secondary series; and mention some of their characteristic fossils.

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