ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON PAGE 28 Answers:


1. The answer is choice “a” or “variations in climate related to changes in the tilt of the Earth’s axis, its precession and the eccentricity of its orbit.”


Choice “b” describes the “hydrologic cycle.” Choice “c” corresponds to the “cycles of erosion.” Sorry, no motorcycles here.


2. The answer is choice “c” or “zeolite.” “Eclogite” is indicative of very high pressures. “Granulite” corresponds to very high temperatures.


3. The answer is choice “b” or “pelecypods.”


Examples of familiar Cretaceous cephalopods include “Turrilites” and “Baculites.” Examples of common Cretaceous gastropods include “Turritella” and “Nerinea.” Sorry, I have no idea of what “tratopods” might be.


4. The answer is choice “a” or “Weichselian” as recognized in northern Europe. Similarly, in North America, the most recent glacial stage is known as the “Wisconsin.”


The “Allerd” and “Blling” are warmer stages that occurred between the Older and Younger Dryas cold events.


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In vector mathematics:    


Foundation of AIPG We Need Your Support to Support AIPG


Barbara Murphy, CPG-6203, Chairperson, Foundation of American Institute of Professional Geologists


The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (Foundation) supports a variety of programs of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) that include student scholarships, educational programs aimed at practitioners, the public, and policy makers and, on occa- sion, some special needs requested by AIPG. The Foundation may also support public information forums, public education meetings, teacher seminars and geological seminars for other professionals such as engineers, architects, planners and oth- ers; thus coordinating the expertise of several professions for a better understanding of the geosciences and global issues. The Foundation is proud to be able to serve AIPG and the geosciences by providing financial support for these programs.


The Foundation is engaged in exclusively educational, scholarship, and research programs. Its Board of Trustees is currently made up of volunteers who are members of AIPG but Trustees are not required to be members of AIPG. The Foundation is independent of and separate from AIPG. The Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for chari- table and educational purposes.


The Foundation held its annual business meeting September 2016, as part of the AIPG annual conference in Santa Fe. The meeting was well attended by Foundation board members as well as others interested in the Foundation. The meeting also served as an opportunity to meet with AIPG’s new executive director, Aaron Johnson, and the AIPG Executive Committee to discuss possible opportunities of support.


We ask that you consider supporting the Foundation with a monetary contribution that would be used for any of the Foundation programs. The Foundation relies on the support of generous donors. So, as you renew your AIPG membership or are making charitable donations at the end of 2016, we hope you will include a donation for the Foundation. Any amount is appreciated. Information about donations is on the Foundation web page of the AIPG web site.


Thank you for your support of the Foundation so the Foundation may support AIPG and the geosciences.


If you have any questions or comments about the Foundation, please contact me for additional information.


Barbara Murphy, 480-659-7131 office phone bmurphy@clearcreekassociates.com


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