Question 1

Tension creates stretching and results in thinning crust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a reverse fault,the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Orogenesis may begin with the capture of migrating terranes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A playa is a dry lakebed characterized by an area of salt crust left behind by evaporation of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A seismic gap refers to ruptures in the land surface that result from an earthquake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explosive eruptions tend to build up

Accepted Answer

A) plateau basalts. 
B) shield-shaped volcanoes. 
C) many subsequent lava flows. 
D) composite volcanoes. 
A) plateau basalts. 
B) shield-shaped volcanoes. 
C) many subsequent lava flows. 
D) composite volcanoes.

Question 7

If one were to stack thick fabric on top of one another,then push the opposite ends towards one another,resulting and bending and rumpling,this would illustrate what physical process?

Accepted Answer

A) Faulting 
B) Tension 
C) Shear 
D) Folding 
A) Faulting 
B) Tension 
C) Shear 
D) Folding

Question 8

Human populations are growing in areas prone to seismic activity and near active volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Africa is dominated by which topographic region?

Accepted Answer

A) Plains 
B) Hills and low tablelands 
C) High tablelands 
D) Mountains 
A) Plains 
B) Hills and low tablelands 
C) High tablelands 
D) Mountains

Question 10

History seems to teach us that humans are generally unable or unwilling to perceive hazards in a familiar environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following properly describes the formation of continental crust?

Accepted Answer

A) The formation of continental crust is independent of the formation of oceanic crust,involving only volcanism over the land masses. 
B) The formation of continental crust involves the entire sequence of seafloor spreading,subduction,remelting of oceanic crust,and subsequent rise of the remelted material. 
C) New continental crust is formed essentially in the same many as oceanic crust from upwelling at mid-continental ridges. 
D) All continental crust was formed millions of years ago.There is no active continental crust being formed. 
A) The formation of continental crust is independent of the formation of oceanic crust,involving only volcanism over the land masses. 
B) The formation of continental crust involves the entire sequence of seafloor spreading,subduction,remelting of oceanic crust,and subsequent rise of the remelted material. 
C) New continental crust is formed essentially in the same many as oceanic crust from upwelling at mid-continental ridges. 
D) All continental crust was formed millions of years ago.There is no active continental crust being formed.

Question 12

Shortening or folding of the crust is produced by strain caused by tension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Draw and label a simple sketch showing the three major types of faults.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Fi

Question 14

Which of the following most accurately describes the current status of volcano forecasting?

Accepted Answer

A) Integrated seismographic networks and monitoring play an important role in early warning systems for volcanic activity. 
B) The eruption of Mount Pinatubo was the impetus for the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP). 
C) Scientists have hypothesized that early warning systems are possible,but none have been developed yet. 
D) Forecasting volcanoes is not possible given the abrupt nature of explosions. 
A) Integrated seismographic networks and monitoring play an important role in early warning systems for volcanic activity. 
B) The eruption of Mount Pinatubo was the impetus for the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP). 
C) Scientists have hypothesized that early warning systems are possible,but none have been developed yet. 
D) Forecasting volcanoes is not possible given the abrupt nature of explosions.

Question 15

The Zagros mountains of Iran is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a zone of shearing motions. 
B) a zone of tension. 
C) a zone of compression and folding. 
D) a series of faulted mountain blocks. 
A) a zone of shearing motions. 
B) a zone of tension. 
C) a zone of compression and folding. 
D) a series of faulted mountain blocks.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding terranes?

Accepted Answer

A) They are framed by fracture zones. 
B) They can move thousands of miles from their place of origin. 
C) They are smaller-scale migrating crustal pieces; i.e.,microplates. 
D) They may accrete onto continents and thereby increase the size of the continents. 
E) They are very similar in composition to the continents to which they attach. 
A) They are framed by fracture zones. 
B) They can move thousands of miles from their place of origin. 
C) They are smaller-scale migrating crustal pieces; i.e.,microplates. 
D) They may accrete onto continents and thereby increase the size of the continents. 
E) They are very similar in composition to the continents to which they attach.

Question 17

Compressional forces associated with converging plates produce blocks that move upward relative to the footwall block; this is called a thrust or reverse fault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the seismic hazards in your area.Are these tectonically driven or induced seismicity?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary de

Question 19

The Hawaiian Islands are near one end of a hot-spot track that stretches to the Aleutian Islands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Terranes refer to

Accepted Answer

A) subducted oceanic crust that is melted and later reaches the surface in volcanic eruptions or cools in the subsurface as an intrusive body. 
B) fragmented crustal material from one plate and accreted to another plate. 
C) the topography of a tract of land. 
D) a large region where a craton is exposed at the surface. 
A) subducted oceanic crust that is melted and later reaches the surface in volcanic eruptions or cools in the subsurface as an intrusive body. 
B) fragmented crustal material from one plate and accreted to another plate. 
C) the topography of a tract of land. 
D) a large region where a craton is exposed at the surface.

Tension creates stretching and results in thinning crust.

In a reverse fault,the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall.

Orogenesis may begin with the capture of migrating terranes.

A playa is a dry lakebed characterized by an area of salt crust left behind by evaporation of water.

A seismic gap refers to ruptures in the land surface that result from an earthquake.

Explosive eruptions tend to build up

If one were to stack thick fabric on top of one another,then push the opposite ends towards one another,resulting and bending and rumpling,this would illustrate what physical process?

Human populations are growing in areas prone to seismic activity and near active volcanoes.

Africa is dominated by which topographic region?

History seems to teach us that humans are generally unable or unwilling to perceive hazards in a familiar environment.

Which of the following properly describes the formation of continental crust?

Shortening or folding of the crust is produced by strain caused by tension.

Draw and label a simple sketch showing the three major types of faults.

Which of the following most accurately describes the current status of volcano forecasting?

The Zagros mountains of Iran is an example of

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding terranes?

Compressional forces associated with converging plates produce blocks that move upward relative to the footwall block; this is called a thrust or reverse fault.

Discuss the seismic hazards in your area.Are these tectonically driven or induced seismicity?

The Hawaiian Islands are near one end of a hot-spot track that stretches to the Aleutian Islands.

Terranes refer to

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Tension creates stretching and results in thinning crust.

In a reverse fault,the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall.

Orogenesis may begin with the capture of migrating terranes.

A playa is a dry lakebed characterized by an area of salt crust left behind by evaporation of water.

A seismic gap refers to ruptures in the land surface that result from an earthquake.

Explosive eruptions tend to build up

If one were to stack thick fabric on top of one another,then push the opposite ends towards one another,resulting and bending and rumpling,this would illustrate what physical process?

Human populations are growing in areas prone to seismic activity and near active volcanoes.

Africa is dominated by which topographic region?

History seems to teach us that humans are generally unable or unwilling to perceive hazards in a familiar environment.

Which of the following properly describes the formation of continental crust?

Shortening or folding of the crust is produced by strain caused by tension.

Draw and label a simple sketch showing the three major types of faults.

Which of the following most accurately describes the current status of volcano forecasting?

The Zagros mountains of Iran is an example of

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding terranes?

Compressional forces associated with converging plates produce blocks that move upward relative to the footwall block; this is called a thrust or reverse fault.

Discuss the seismic hazards in your area.Are these tectonically driven or induced seismicity?

The Hawaiian Islands are near one end of a hot-spot track that stretches to the Aleutian Islands.

Terranes refer to

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

Landmass Denudation

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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