Question 1

A tall, conically-shaped volcanic peak is generally the result of effusive eruptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

An effusive eruption ________, whereas an explosive eruption ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is an outpouring of low-viscosity magma onto the ground; is a violent explosion of magma, gas, and pyroclastics 
B)  produces composite volcanoes; produces shield volcanoes 
C)  is a violent explosion of magma, gas, and pyroclastics; produces shield volcanoes 
D)  produces composite volcanoes; is an outpouring of low-viscosity magma onto the ground 
A)  is an outpouring of low-viscosity magma onto the ground; is a violent explosion of magma, gas, and pyroclastics 
B)  produces composite volcanoes; produces shield volcanoes 
C)  is a violent explosion of magma, gas, and pyroclastics; produces shield volcanoes 
D)  produces composite volcanoes; is an outpouring of low-viscosity magma onto the ground A

Question 3

A seismic gap refers to an area that

Accepted Answer

A)  is overdue for an earthquake, based on past earthquake frequency. 
B)  has significant surface fracturing due to fault movement. 
C)  has had tectonic plates separate, leaving large cracks in the surface. 
D)  is lacking seismometers or other measuring devices. 
A)  is overdue for an earthquake, based on past earthquake frequency. 
B)  has significant surface fracturing due to fault movement. 
C)  has had tectonic plates separate, leaving large cracks in the surface. 
D)  is lacking seismometers or other measuring devices. A

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Volcanoes formed from silica-rich magma

Accepted Answer

A)  have gently sloping surfaces that give them the appearance of a shield. 
B)  are highly explosive and dangerous. 
C)  are associated with midocean ridges. 
D)  are associated with rift zones. 
A)  have gently sloping surfaces that give them the appearance of a shield. 
B)  are highly explosive and dangerous. 
C)  are associated with midocean ridges. 
D)  are associated with rift zones.

Question 6

________ provides the highest resolution for mapping Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  LiDAR 
B)  Radar 
C)  GPS 
D)  Passive remote sensing platforms, such as Landsat 8, 
A)  LiDAR 
B)  Radar 
C)  GPS 
D)  Passive remote sensing platforms, such as Landsat 8,

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Figure 13.11 is a goo

Question 8

The average elevation of the exposed land is

Accepted Answer

A)  -3800 m (-12,470 ft.). 
B)  875 m (2870 ft.). 
C)  -2070 m (-6790 ft.). 
D)  100 m (325 ft.). 
A)  -3800 m (-12,470 ft.). 
B)  875 m (2870 ft.). 
C)  -2070 m (-6790 ft.). 
D)  100 m (325 ft.).

Question 9

Define and distinguish between the following: epicenter, focus, foreshock, aftershock.

Accepted Answer

The subsurface area where the motion of

Question 10

A continental craton is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the product of active folding and faulting. 
B)  the surface accumulation of molten rock. 
C)  the inactive remains of ancient tectonic activity. 
D)  a landform undergoing constant tectonic activity. 
A)  the product of active folding and faulting. 
B)  the surface accumulation of molten rock. 
C)  the inactive remains of ancient tectonic activity. 
D)  a landform undergoing constant tectonic activity.

Question 11

The study of plate boundaries and the frequency of past earthquakes in order to forecast earthquakes is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  dilatancy. 
B)  paleoseismology. 
C)  perceptual studies. 
D)  geodesy. 
A)  dilatancy. 
B)  paleoseismology. 
C)  perceptual studies. 
D)  geodesy.

Question 12

Terranes refer to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The measurement of land elevation relative to sea level is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  bathymetry. 
B)  hypsometry. 
C)  topography. 
D)  geodesy. 
A)  bathymetry. 
B)  hypsometry. 
C)  topography. 
D)  geodesy.

Question 14

An earthquake is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the point within the Earth where seismic waves originate. 
B)  the sharp release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. 
C)  the amount of ground displacement along a fault. 
D)  the amount of stress rocks along plate boundaries experience. 
A)  the point within the Earth where seismic waves originate. 
B)  the sharp release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. 
C)  the amount of ground displacement along a fault. 
D)  the amount of stress rocks along plate boundaries experience.

Question 15

A large region identifiable by several topographic or geological traits is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  topographic region. 
B)  ecoregion. 
C)  physiographic province. 
D)  biome. 
A)  topographic region. 
B)  ecoregion. 
C)  physiographic province. 
D)  biome.

Question 16

Fault types are defined by

Accepted Answer

A)  the tilt and orientation of the fault plane. 
B)  the amount of movement along the fault plane. 
C)  the amount of energy liberated during movement. 
D)  the type of rock material in which they occur. 
A)  the tilt and orientation of the fault plane. 
B)  the amount of movement along the fault plane. 
C)  the amount of energy liberated during movement. 
D)  the type of rock material in which they occur.

Question 17

The relatively young mountains along the western margins of North and South American plates are referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Cordilleran system. 
B)  Eurasian-Himalayan system. 
C)  Alleghany orogeny. 
D)  Sierra Nevadan orogeny. 
A)  Cordilleran system. 
B)  Eurasian-Himalayan system. 
C)  Alleghany orogeny. 
D)  Sierra Nevadan orogeny.

Question 18

Which of the following is not used to rate an earthquake on the moment magnitude scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of fault slippage that occurred 
B)  the size of the subsurface or surface area that ruptured 
C)  the amount of death and destruction that occurred 
D)  the nature of the ground materials affected by the quake 
A)  the amount of fault slippage that occurred 
B)  the size of the subsurface or surface area that ruptured 
C)  the amount of death and destruction that occurred 
D)  the nature of the ground materials affected by the quake

Question 19

Oceanic trenches form when one oceanic plate collides with another oceanic plate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A continental shield is a large region where a craton is exposed at the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A tall, conically-shaped volcanic peak is generally the result of effusive eruptions.

An effusive eruption , whereas an explosive eruption .

A seismic gap refers to an area that

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

Volcanoes formed from silica-rich magma

________ provides the highest resolution for mapping Earth's surface.

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

The average elevation of the exposed land is

Define and distinguish between the following: epicenter, focus, foreshock, aftershock.

A continental craton is best described as

The study of plate boundaries and the frequency of past earthquakes in order to forecast earthquakes is known as

Terranes refer to

The measurement of land elevation relative to sea level is known as

An earthquake is best described as

A large region identifiable by several topographic or geological traits is known as a

Fault types are defined by

The relatively young mountains along the western margins of North and South American plates are referred to as the

Which of the following is not used to rate an earthquake on the moment magnitude scale?

Oceanic trenches form when one oceanic plate collides with another oceanic plate.

A continental shield is a large region where a craton is exposed at the surface.

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Exam 13: Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

A tall, conically-shaped volcanic peak is generally the result of effusive eruptions.

An effusive eruption ________, whereas an explosive eruption ________.

A seismic gap refers to an area that

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

Volcanoes formed from silica-rich magma

________ provides the highest resolution for mapping Earth's surface.

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

The average elevation of the exposed land is

Define and distinguish between the following: epicenter, focus, foreshock, aftershock.

A continental craton is best described as

The study of plate boundaries and the frequency of past earthquakes in order to forecast earthquakes is known as

Terranes refer to

The measurement of land elevation relative to sea level is known as

An earthquake is best described as

A large region identifiable by several topographic or geological traits is known as a

Fault types are defined by

The relatively young mountains along the western margins of North and South American plates are referred to as the

Which of the following is not used to rate an earthquake on the moment magnitude scale?

Oceanic trenches form when one oceanic plate collides with another oceanic plate.

A continental shield is a large region where a craton is exposed at the surface.

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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

The Dynamic Planet

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

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An effusive eruption , whereas an explosive eruption .