Question 1

In general, the more joints and bedding planes rock has, the more resistant it is to weathering. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The slow migration of particles along the slope to successively lower elevations as the result of some kind of heaving process is called _______________. ​

Accepted Answer

creep

Question 3

Fast mass wasting events involving cohesive or semicohesive units of Earth materials are called _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) solifluction 
B) falls 
C) slides 
D) flows 
E) avalanches 
A) solifluction 
B) falls 
C) slides 
D) flows 
E) avalanches C

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a form of physical weathering? ​

Accepted Answer

A) oxidation 
B) hydrolysis 
C) carbonation 
D) solution 
E) hydration 
A) oxidation 
B) hydrolysis 
C) carbonation 
D) solution 
E) hydration

Question 5

The presence of talus is a good sign that _____ is occurring. ​

Accepted Answer

A) solifluction 
B) slump 
C) rockfall 
D) creep 
E) flow 
A) solifluction 
B) slump 
C) rockfall 
D) creep 
E) flow

Question 6

It is possible for a single region to have joints oriented in more than one direction. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Alternating wetting and drying can facilitate soil creep. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are some factors that determine where or when a fast mass wasting event could occur? ​

Accepted Answer

Steeper slope angles, and structural fac

Question 9

Broken fragments of rock that separate from the original rock mass are called _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) geomorphic agents 
B) hydrolysis 
C) soliflucts 
D) clasts 
E) exogenic 
A) geomorphic agents 
B) hydrolysis 
C) soliflucts 
D) clasts 
E) exogenic

Question 10

Rust is an example of _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) hydration 
B) unloading 
C) freeze-thaw 
D) salt crystal growth 
E) oxidation 
A) hydration 
B) unloading 
C) freeze-thaw 
D) salt crystal growth 
E) oxidation

Question 11

The expansion cracks that form during unloading are best described as faults. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mudflows of volcanic ash are referred to as _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) talus 
B) avalanches 
C) heavings 
D) solifluctions 
E) lahars 
A) talus 
B) avalanches 
C) heavings 
D) solifluctions 
E) lahars

Question 13

Freeze thaw weathering is an example of _______________ weathering. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freeze thaw weathering is an example of...

Question 14

Hydration weathering involves the _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) formation of new minerals 
B) freezing and thawing of water 
C) expanding and shrinking of minerals 
D) dissolving of silicates 
E) breaking off of concentric sheets of rock 
A) formation of new minerals 
B) freezing and thawing of water 
C) expanding and shrinking of minerals 
D) dissolving of silicates 
E) breaking off of concentric sheets of rock

Question 15

Biological weathering includes processes that are fundamentally physical or chemical in nature. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Two or more parallel joints in the same area are referred to as a(n)_______________.(two words)​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two or more parallel joints in the...

Question 17

The angle of repose for a talus slope commonly lies between 60° and 65°. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Avalanches _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) deposit raised rims, called levees 
B) are a type of slow mass wasting 
C) move along a curved slip plane 
D) move as a cohesive unit 
E) can consist of debris 
A) deposit raised rims, called levees 
B) are a type of slow mass wasting 
C) move along a curved slip plane 
D) move as a cohesive unit 
E) can consist of debris

Question 19

A large, rapid mass wasting event that is difficult to classify is often called a(n)_____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ground tsunami 
B) landwave 
C) landslide 
D) landflow 
E) earthslide 
A) ground tsunami 
B) landwave 
C) landslide 
D) landflow 
E) earthslide

Question 20

Angular, broken clasts that pile up at the base of a cliff subject to rockfall are referred to as _______________. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Angular, broken clasts that pile up at...

In general, the more joints and bedding planes rock has, the more resistant it is to weathering.

The slow migration of particles along the slope to successively lower elevations as the result of some kind of heaving process is called _______________.

Fast mass wasting events involving cohesive or semicohesive units of Earth materials are called _____.

Which of the following is considered a form of physical weathering?

The presence of talus is a good sign that _____ is occurring.

It is possible for a single region to have joints oriented in more than one direction.

Alternating wetting and drying can facilitate soil creep.

What are some factors that determine where or when a fast mass wasting event could occur?

Broken fragments of rock that separate from the original rock mass are called _____.

Rust is an example of _____.

The expansion cracks that form during unloading are best described as faults.

Mudflows of volcanic ash are referred to as _____.

Freeze thaw weathering is an example of _______________ weathering.

Hydration weathering involves the _____.

Biological weathering includes processes that are fundamentally physical or chemical in nature.

Two or more parallel joints in the same area are referred to as a(n)_______________.(two words)

The angle of repose for a talus slope commonly lies between 60° and 65°.

Avalanches _____.

A large, rapid mass wasting event that is difficult to classify is often called a(n)_____.

Angular, broken clasts that pile up at the base of a cliff subject to rockfall are referred to as _______________.

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Exam 15: Weathering and Mass Wasting

In general, the more joints and bedding planes rock has, the more resistant it is to weathering. ​

The slow migration of particles along the slope to successively lower elevations as the result of some kind of heaving process is called _______________. ​

Fast mass wasting events involving cohesive or semicohesive units of Earth materials are called _____. ​

Which of the following is considered a form of physical weathering? ​

The presence of talus is a good sign that _____ is occurring. ​

It is possible for a single region to have joints oriented in more than one direction. ​

Alternating wetting and drying can facilitate soil creep. ​

What are some factors that determine where or when a fast mass wasting event could occur? ​

Broken fragments of rock that separate from the original rock mass are called _____. ​

Rust is an example of _____. ​

The expansion cracks that form during unloading are best described as faults. ​

Mudflows of volcanic ash are referred to as _____. ​

Freeze thaw weathering is an example of _______________ weathering. ​

Hydration weathering involves the _____. ​

Biological weathering includes processes that are fundamentally physical or chemical in nature. ​

Two or more parallel joints in the same area are referred to as a(n)_______________.(two words)​

The angle of repose for a talus slope commonly lies between 60° and 65°. ​

Avalanches _____. ​

A large, rapid mass wasting event that is difficult to classify is often called a(n)_____. ​

Angular, broken clasts that pile up at the base of a cliff subject to rockfall are referred to as _______________. ​

Physical Geography: Earth Environments and Systems

Representations of Earth

Earth-Sun Relationships and Solar Energy

The Atmosphere, Temperature, and the Heat Budget

Atmospheric Pressure, Winds, and Circulation Patterns

Moisture, Condensation, and Precipitation

Air Masses and Weather Systems

Global Climates and Climate Change

Low-Latitude and Arid Climate Regions

Middle-Latitude, Polar, and Highland Climatic Regions

Biogeography

Soils and Soil Development

Earth Materials and Plate Tectonics

Tectonism and Volcanism

Subsurface Water and Karst

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Arid Region and Eolian Landforms

Glacial Systems and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

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In general, the more joints and bedding planes rock has, the more resistant it is to weathering.

The slow migration of particles along the slope to successively lower elevations as the result of some kind of heaving process is called _______________.

Fast mass wasting events involving cohesive or semicohesive units of Earth materials are called _____.

Which of the following is considered a form of physical weathering?

The presence of talus is a good sign that _____ is occurring.

It is possible for a single region to have joints oriented in more than one direction.

Alternating wetting and drying can facilitate soil creep.

What are some factors that determine where or when a fast mass wasting event could occur?

Broken fragments of rock that separate from the original rock mass are called _____.

Rust is an example of _____.

The expansion cracks that form during unloading are best described as faults.

Mudflows of volcanic ash are referred to as _____.

Freeze thaw weathering is an example of _______________ weathering.

Hydration weathering involves the _____.

Biological weathering includes processes that are fundamentally physical or chemical in nature.

Two or more parallel joints in the same area are referred to as a(n)_______________.(two words)

The angle of repose for a talus slope commonly lies between 60° and 65°.

Avalanches _____.

A large, rapid mass wasting event that is difficult to classify is often called a(n)_____.

Angular, broken clasts that pile up at the base of a cliff subject to rockfall are referred to as _______________.