Question 1

When the upper surface of consolidated rock undergoes constant weathering,it creates broken -up rock called

Accepted Answer

A) bedrock. 
B) regolith. 
C) parent material. 
D) outcrop. 
A) bedrock. 
B) regolith. 
C) parent material. 
D) outcrop. B

Question 2

Describe the factors influencing the weathering process.

Accepted Answer

The major factors influencing the weathering process include: rock composition and structure; climate; slope orientation; subsurface water; vegetation; and time.

Question 3

Physical and chemical weathering processes often operate in concert to decompose and dissolve rock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

On a typical hillside,the consolidated rock overlain by loose surface material is known as

Accepted Answer

A) bedrock. 
B) regolith. 
C) parent material. 
D) outcrop. 
A) bedrock. 
B) regolith. 
C) parent material. 
D) outcrop.

Question 5

List and describe the various classes of mass movement.

Accepted Answer

The four classes of mass movement are fa

Question 6

The angle of repose represent a balance between the driving force and resisting force.Which of the following is the driving force?

Accepted Answer

A) Inertia 
B) Shear 
C) Friction 
D) Gravity 
A) Inertia 
B) Shear 
C) Friction 
D) Gravity

Question 7

Because the climate of a region slowly changes and tectonic adjustments slowly occur,the landscape

Accepted Answer

A) is continuously adjusting,and in a state of dynamic equilibrium,but not constantly at a threshold. 
B) is usually in a state of dynamic equilibrium. 
C) is constantly at a threshold condition. 
D) is constantly at a threshold,continuously adjusting,and in a state of dynamic equilibrium,. 
E) is continuously adjusting to new conditions that develop. 
A) is continuously adjusting,and in a state of dynamic equilibrium,but not constantly at a threshold. 
B) is usually in a state of dynamic equilibrium. 
C) is constantly at a threshold condition. 
D) is constantly at a threshold,continuously adjusting,and in a state of dynamic equilibrium,. 
E) is continuously adjusting to new conditions that develop.

Question 8

The fact that water expands as much as 9% of its volume as it freezes is the basis of

Accepted Answer

A) oxidization. 
B) exfoliation. 
C) frost wedging. 
D) salt crystal growth. 
A) oxidization. 
B) exfoliation. 
C) frost wedging. 
D) salt crystal growth.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering process?

Accepted Answer

A) Frost wedging 
B) Hydrolysis 
C) Salt crystal growth 
D) Exfoliation 
A) Frost wedging 
B) Hydrolysis 
C) Salt crystal growth 
D) Exfoliation

Question 10

The driving force of mass movement is gravity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following can lead to the slope failure that causes mass movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Earthquakes 
B) Volcanic eruptions 
C) Oversteepening of the slope 
D) Saturation from rainfall 
E) Saturation,oversteepening of slopes,earthquakes,and volcanic eruptions 
A) Earthquakes 
B) Volcanic eruptions 
C) Oversteepening of the slope 
D) Saturation from rainfall 
E) Saturation,oversteepening of slopes,earthquakes,and volcanic eruptions

Question 12

The dynamic equilibrium model considers the balance between endogenic and exogenic processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The downslope movement of a body of material made up of soil,sediment,or rock propelled by the force of gravity is known as

Accepted Answer

A) mass movement. 
B) lahar. 
C) slide. 
D) downslope flow. 
A) mass movement. 
B) lahar. 
C) slide. 
D) downslope flow.

Question 14

Describe the processes of denudation.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but in general,denudat

Question 15

The convex upper portion of a typical slope is called a

Accepted Answer

A) free face. 
B) waxing slope. 
C) debris slope. 
D) pediment. 
A) free face. 
B) waxing slope. 
C) debris slope. 
D) pediment.

Question 16

The talus cones in this photograph are the result of

Accepted Answer

A) rockfall. 
B) creep. 
C) planar slides. 
D) mudflows. 
E) slumps.
  
A) rockfall. 
B) creep. 
C) planar slides. 
D) mudflows. 
E) slumps.

Question 17

Hydrolysis,hydration,oxidation,and carbonation are all examples of ________weathering processes.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) physical 
C) chemical 
D) physical and biological 
A) biological 
B) physical 
C) chemical 
D) physical and biological

Question 18

The maximum angle at which soil,sediment,and rock will remain on a slope without moving downslope is the

Accepted Answer

A) mass movement gradient. 
B) angle of repose. 
C) the speed of the particles. 
D) height of the slope. 
A) mass movement gradient. 
B) angle of repose. 
C) the speed of the particles. 
D) height of the slope.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a denudation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Weathering 
B) Mass movement 
C) Orogeny 
D) Erosion 
A) Weathering 
B) Mass movement 
C) Orogeny 
D) Erosion

Question 20

Which portions of a slope overlap substantially?

Accepted Answer

A) Free face and debris slope 
B) Waxing slope and waning slope 
C) Debris slope and waning slope 
D) Waxing slope and free face 
A) Free face and debris slope 
B) Waxing slope and waning slope 
C) Debris slope and waning slope 
D) Waxing slope and free face

When the upper surface of consolidated rock undergoes constant weathering,it creates broken -up rock called

Describe the factors influencing the weathering process.

Physical and chemical weathering processes often operate in concert to decompose and dissolve rock.

On a typical hillside,the consolidated rock overlain by loose surface material is known as

List and describe the various classes of mass movement.

The angle of repose represent a balance between the driving force and resisting force.Which of the following is the driving force?

Because the climate of a region slowly changes and tectonic adjustments slowly occur,the landscape

The fact that water expands as much as 9% of its volume as it freezes is the basis of

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering process?

The driving force of mass movement is gravity.

Which of the following can lead to the slope failure that causes mass movement?

The dynamic equilibrium model considers the balance between endogenic and exogenic processes.

The downslope movement of a body of material made up of soil,sediment,or rock propelled by the force of gravity is known as

Describe the processes of denudation.

The convex upper portion of a typical slope is called a

The talus cones in this photograph are the result of

Hydrolysis,hydration,oxidation,and carbonation are all examples of ________weathering processes.

The maximum angle at which soil,sediment,and rock will remain on a slope without moving downslope is the

Which of the following is NOT a denudation process?

Which portions of a slope overlap substantially?

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Exam 11: Landmass Denudation

When the upper surface of consolidated rock undergoes constant weathering,it creates broken -up rock called

Describe the factors influencing the weathering process.

Physical and chemical weathering processes often operate in concert to decompose and dissolve rock.

On a typical hillside,the consolidated rock overlain by loose surface material is known as

List and describe the various classes of mass movement.

The angle of repose represent a balance between the driving force and resisting force.Which of the following is the driving force?

Because the climate of a region slowly changes and tectonic adjustments slowly occur,the landscape

The fact that water expands as much as 9% of its volume as it freezes is the basis of

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical weathering process?

The driving force of mass movement is gravity.

Which of the following can lead to the slope failure that causes mass movement?

The dynamic equilibrium model considers the balance between endogenic and exogenic processes.

The downslope movement of a body of material made up of soil,sediment,or rock propelled by the force of gravity is known as

Describe the processes of denudation.

The convex upper portion of a typical slope is called a

The talus cones in this photograph are the result of

Hydrolysis,hydration,oxidation,and carbonation are all examples of ________weathering processes.

The maximum angle at which soil,sediment,and rock will remain on a slope without moving downslope is the

Which of the following is NOT a denudation process?

Which portions of a slope overlap substantially?

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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