Aapg Quiz: Sequence Stratigraphy, Part 2 (Of 5)

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1. A systems tract consists of

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Genetically associated stratigraphic units that were deposited during specific phases of the relative sea-level cycle (Posamentier, et al, 1988). These units are represented in the rock record as three-dimensional facies assemblages. They are defined on the basis of boundaries, position within a sequence, and parasequence stacking pattern (Van Wagoner et al., 1988).

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Basics of Sequence Stratigraphy

Basic concepts and terminology in sequence stratigraphy will help you develop an understanding of the models at work.

AAPG and its sister organization, SEPM, offer... see morea wide array of informational and instructional materials to help you learn what sequence stratigraphy is, and to apply it in ways that will help you.

Test your knowledge of basic concepts and terminology in sequence stratigraphy by taking the quick ten-question quiz. Be sure to fill in your full name -- you'll be able to print out a certificate of completion, which includes your score on the quiz.

If you need to refresh your knowledge, please check out this website (provided by AAPG's sister society, SEPM). You may open the website and keep it open in a separate window while you take the quiz if you'd like an "open book" experience.
http://www. Sepmstrata. Org/page. Aspx? &pageid=32&3

Would you like to learn more? Keep checking back for more "Quick Bite Learning." Also, check out the AAPG's archived E-Symposia. We have at least two on sequence stratigraphy from industry experts, Janok Bhattacharya and Henry Posamentier. http://education. Aapg. Org/aapg-esymposia
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2. The systems tracts defined in order of deposition to form the ideal sequence include:

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http://www.sepmstrata.org/page.aspx?&pageid=32&3
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3. Falling stage systems tract (FSST)

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Includes all the regressional deposits that accumulated after the onset of a relative sea-level fall and before the start of the next relative sea-level rise. The falling stage systems tract is the product of a forced regression (one should not confused this with the sediments deposited during a normal regression). The FSST lies directly on the sequence boundary and is capped by the overlying lowstand systems tract sediments.(see animated .gif in website & the Quicktime Movie). http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=systems%20tract#

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4. Stacking patterns

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http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=stacking patterns

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5. Accommodation was defined by Jervey (1998) as "the space available for potential sediment accumulation. This space is the combined product of movement of:

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http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=accommodation#

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6. ________________________ formed when the transgressing sea reworks either the prior sequence boundary or the sediments that may have collected during the forced regression that may have followed the generation of that sequence boundary.

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http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=ravinement erosion surface#

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7. Glossifungites refers to

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http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=glossifungites
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8. Carbonates tend to accumulate in the offshore with rapid rises in sea level, and can keep pace with the sea level rise in the inner shelf lagoons. During highs in sea level the carbonate accumulation fills the inner shelf and progrades seaward across shallow shelves. Carbonate found in the supratidal environment include

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http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=carbonate

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9. Sediment accumulation for both clastics and carbonates vary as a function of sea level position. Clastic accumulation will tend to vary as a function of accommodation.

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http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=accumulation#
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10. A highstand systems tract consists of

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Deposits that contain characteristic transform fractures that often stream biogenetic fluids. http://www.sepmstrata.org/Terminology.aspx?id=highstand systems tract

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A systems tract consists of
The systems tracts defined in order of deposition to form the ideal...
Falling stage systems tract (FSST)
Stacking patterns
Accommodation was defined by Jervey (1998) as "the space...
________________________ formed when the transgressing sea reworks...
Glossifungites refers to
Carbonates tend to accumulate in the offshore with rapid rises in sea...
Sediment accumulation for both clastics and carbonates vary as a...
A highstand systems tract consists of
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