FREE ACADEMY. EXAMINATION PAPERS, JULY, 1854. Introductory Class. NATURAL HISTORY.-MINERALOGY. 1. Of what is the crust of the earth chiefly composed? 2. What is the most abundant element, and what does it combine to form? 3. What acids are most frequently found in combination with the me tallic oxides? 4. Describe the varieties of Silicic Acid and their uses. 5. Mention the varieties of Carbonate of Lime. 6. Give the origin and varieties of Mineral Coal. 7. What is Talc ? 8. What metals are found Native? 9. Describe how some metals are derived from the ore. 10. Name the most valuable gems and their composition. PHYSIOLOGY. 1. Of what are the Bones composed? 2. Describe the Vertebral Column. 3. What are the differences between Arteries and Veins? 4. Describe the Systemic circulation and its object. 5. Describe the Pulmonic circulation and its effects. 6. What viscera are contained in the Thorax ? 7. What in the Abdomen? 8. How is Digestion performed? 9. Describe the great Nervous centres. 10. Give the anatomical construction of the Eye. FREE ACADEMY. EXAMINATION PAPERS, July, 1854. Introductory Class. NATURAL HISTORY-MINERALOGY. 1. Name some of the varieties of Granite, and their composition. 2. Describe the Vitreous, Chalcedonic and Jaspery varieties of Quartz. 3. Mention the characteristic properties of Mica, Feldspar, and Hornblende. 4. For what purposes are the above-mentioned Minerals used? 5. Describe some of the most important compounds of Lime. 6. How are Carbonates distinguished? 7. How do Metals occur? 8. Mention the most useful ones. 9, Describe the Meteorites. 10. How are Metals reduced? PHYSIOLOGY. 1. Give a general description of the human skeleton. 4. Describe the Heart-its situation, cavities, valves, etc. 6. How are Inspiration and Expiration performed? 7. Describe the Nervous system. 8. Relate the process of Digestion. 9. Give the anatomical construction of the Eye. 10. What are the sources of Animal Heat? |