Question 1

Boundaries between intervals of the geological time scale are determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  dividing the time range of the interval by the number desired subdivisions, thereby creating equal intervals between the divisions. 
B)  Major events in the Earth's history, such as major extinctions. 
C)  using a quantile method whereby the number of years in each subdivision is determined by dividing the number of years by the desired number of classes. 
D)  Climatic periods based on paleoclimatological reconstructions. 
A)  dividing the time range of the interval by the number desired subdivisions, thereby creating equal intervals between the divisions. 
B)  Major events in the Earth's history, such as major extinctions. 
C)  using a quantile method whereby the number of years in each subdivision is determined by dividing the number of years by the desired number of classes. 
D)  Climatic periods based on paleoclimatological reconstructions.

Question 2

The subfield of geography and geology concerned with the study of the origins, evolutions, form, and spatial distribution of the Earth's landforms is

Accepted Answer

A)  geophysics. 
B)  lithology. 
C)  geomorphology. 
D)  Pedology. 
A)  geophysics. 
B)  lithology. 
C)  geomorphology. 
D)  Pedology.

Question 3

In terms of human-environment interaction, which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic endogenic process contributing to the geologic cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  strip mining 
B)  harnessing geothermal energy for electricity development 
C)  injection wells contributing to earthquake activity 
D)  rock removal for building contributing to land slides 
A)  strip mining 
B)  harnessing geothermal energy for electricity development 
C)  injection wells contributing to earthquake activity 
D)  rock removal for building contributing to land slides

Question 4

Small plutons that form parallel to layers of sedimentary rock are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  dikes. 
B)  laccoliths. 
C)  sills. 
D)  batholiths. 
A)  dikes. 
B)  laccoliths. 
C)  sills. 
D)  batholiths.

Boundaries between intervals of the geological time scale are determined by

The subfield of geography and geology concerned with the study of the origins, evolutions, form, and spatial distribution of the Earth's landforms is

In terms of human-environment interaction, which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic endogenic process contributing to the geologic cycle?

Small plutons that form parallel to layers of sedimentary rock are known as

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Exam 12: The Dynamic Planet

Boundaries between intervals of the geological time scale are determined by

The subfield of geography and geology concerned with the study of the origins, evolutions, form, and spatial distribution of the Earth's landforms is

In terms of human-environment interaction, which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic endogenic process contributing to the geologic cycle?

Small plutons that form parallel to layers of sedimentary rock are known as

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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