Question 1

Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is exposed above sea level?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 percent 
B)  29 percent 
C)  49 percent 
D)  62 percent 
A)  18 percent 
B)  29 percent 
C)  49 percent 
D)  62 percent

Question 2

A cinder cone is formed from relatively ________ viscosity magma with a ________ gas content.

Accepted Answer

A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; high 
D)  low; low 
A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; high 
D)  low; low

Question 3

The first order of relief is the most detailed order and includes mountains, cliffs, valleys, hills, and other landforms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The relief from the Earth's highest point to its lowest point is approximately 50 km (31 mi).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Folded layers of rock can form a wavelike pattern of troughs and crests. The layers near the crest (i.e. the upward fold) form

Accepted Answer

A)  a syncline. 
B)  a tension zone. 
C)  an anticline. 
D)  a thrust fault. 
A)  a syncline. 
B)  a tension zone. 
C)  an anticline. 
D)  a thrust fault.

Question 6

All earthquakes re-rated using the moment magnitude scale have been rated higher than they had been rated using the Richter scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A normal fault is associated with compressional stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People often say that California is going to "fall into the ocean,". This idea is totally wrong because the San Andreas fault would have to be a ________ fault associated with ________ forces for this to happen.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal; tension 
B)  normal; compression 
C)  reverse; tension 
D)  reverse; compression 
E)  strike-slip; compression 
A)  normal; tension 
B)  normal; compression 
C)  reverse; tension 
D)  reverse; compression 
E)  strike-slip; compression

Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is exposed above sea level?

A cinder cone is formed from relatively viscosity magma with a gas content.

The first order of relief is the most detailed order and includes mountains, cliffs, valleys, hills, and other landforms.

The relief from the Earth's highest point to its lowest point is approximately 50 km (31 mi).

Folded layers of rock can form a wavelike pattern of troughs and crests. The layers near the crest (i.e. the upward fold) form

All earthquakes re-rated using the moment magnitude scale have been rated higher than they had been rated using the Richter scale.

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

A normal fault is associated with compressional stress.

People often say that California is going to "fall into the ocean,". This idea is totally wrong because the San Andreas fault would have to be a fault associated with forces for this to happen.

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Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is exposed above sea level?

A cinder cone is formed from relatively ________ viscosity magma with a ________ gas content.

The first order of relief is the most detailed order and includes mountains, cliffs, valleys, hills, and other landforms.

The relief from the Earth's highest point to its lowest point is approximately 50 km (31 mi).

Folded layers of rock can form a wavelike pattern of troughs and crests. The layers near the crest (i.e. the upward fold) form

All earthquakes re-rated using the moment magnitude scale have been rated higher than they had been rated using the Richter scale.

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

A normal fault is associated with compressional stress.

People often say that California is going to "fall into the ocean,". This idea is totally wrong because the San Andreas fault would have to be a ________ fault associated with ________ forces for this to happen.

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

The Dynamic Planet

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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A cinder cone is formed from relatively viscosity magma with a gas content.

People often say that California is going to "fall into the ocean,". This idea is totally wrong because the San Andreas fault would have to be a fault associated with forces for this to happen.