ConcepTest: Mt. Everest Limestone
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Initial Publication Date: May 8, 2006
Question:
The rock on top of Mt. Everest is a shallow marine limestone deposited 200 million years ago. What does this tell us about the geologic history of the Himalayas?
a. 200 million years ago the Himalayas did not exist.
b. The ocean level 200 million years was much higher than today.
c. There was a high altitude lake in the Himalayas.
a. 200 million years ago the Himalayas did not exist.
b. The ocean level 200 million years was much higher than today.
c. There was a high altitude lake in the Himalayas.
Student Responses:
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References and Notes:
The use of ConcepTests and Peer Instruction is discussed in detail on the ConcepTest page.
McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N. and Owens, K.A., 2003, Assessment and Active Learning Strategies for Introductory Geology Courses, Journal of Geoscience Education, 51(2), 205-216.
McConnell, D.A., Steer et al., 2006, Using Conceptests to Assess and Improve Student Conceptual Understanding in Introductory Courses, Journal of Geoscience Education, (54(1), 61-68.