Question 1

When rock is broken down and disintegrated without any chemical alterations, the process in operation is

Accepted Answer

A)  physical weathering. 
B)  chemical weathering. 
C)  hydrolysis. 
D)  carbonation. 
A)  physical weathering. 
B)  chemical weathering. 
C)  hydrolysis. 
D)  carbonation.

Question 2

Chemical weathering always occurs in the presence of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is correct regarding joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joints are small, localized fault planes along which movement occurs. 
B)  Joint impede both physical and chemical weathering. 
C)  Joints decrease the amount of exposed surface area of rocks. 
D)  Joints are fractures in rock that occur without displacement on either side. 
A)  Joints are small, localized fault planes along which movement occurs. 
B)  Joint impede both physical and chemical weathering. 
C)  Joints decrease the amount of exposed surface area of rocks. 
D)  Joints are fractures in rock that occur without displacement on either side.

Question 4

These rounded granite outcrops are the result of which weathering process?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxidation 
B)  hydration 
C)  spheroidal weathering 
D)  carbonation 
A)  oxidation 
B)  hydration 
C)  spheroidal weathering 
D)  carbonation

Question 5

Major karst regions occur on every continent on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The process that breaks down rock at the Earth's surface through disintegration of rocks into mineral particles or dissolving it into water is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  erosion. 
B)  mass movement. 
C)  landmass denudation. 
D)  weathering. 
A)  erosion. 
B)  mass movement. 
C)  landmass denudation. 
D)  weathering.

Question 7

The downslope movement of a body of material made up of soil, sediment, or rock propelled by the force of gravity is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  lahar. 
B)  downslope flow. 
C)  mass movement. 
D)  slide. 
A)  lahar. 
B)  downslope flow. 
C)  mass movement. 
D)  slide.

Question 8

All processes that cause reduction and rearrangement of landforms are included in the term

Accepted Answer

A)  mass movement. 
B)  erosion. 
C)  weathering. 
D)  denudation. 
A)  mass movement. 
B)  erosion. 
C)  weathering. 
D)  denudation.

Question 9

The yellow-red stains that occur on some rock surfaces are the result of ________ which is a form of ________ weathering.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydration; physical 
B)  hydration; chemical 
C)  solution; chemical 
D)  oxidation; physical 
E)  oxidation; chemical 
A)  hydration; physical 
B)  hydration; chemical 
C)  solution; chemical 
D)  oxidation; physical 
E)  oxidation; chemical

Question 10

Discuss the dynamic equilibrium model and the concept of geomorphic threshold.

Accepted Answer

The dynamic equilibrium model is based o

Question 11

After a threshold is crossed, the landscape

Accepted Answer

A)  remains unstable thereafter. 
B)  adjusts to a new equilibrium condition. 
C)  looks identical to the landscape that existed prior to the crossing of the threshold. 
D)  returns to the conditions that existed prior to the crossing the threshold. 
A)  remains unstable thereafter. 
B)  adjusts to a new equilibrium condition. 
C)  looks identical to the landscape that existed prior to the crossing of the threshold. 
D)  returns to the conditions that existed prior to the crossing the threshold.

Question 12

The angle of repose represent a balance between the driving force and resisting force. Which of the following is the driving force?

Accepted Answer

A)  friction 
B)  shear 
C)  gravity 
D)  inertia 
A)  friction 
B)  shear 
C)  gravity 
D)  inertia

Question 13

The angle of repose typically ranges from 15° to 30° from horizontal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Landscapes in a dynamic equilibrium show ongoing adaptations to ongoing changes occurring in a landscape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

On a typical hillside, the consolidated rock overlain by loose surface material is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  bedrock. 
B)  regolith. 
C)  parent material. 
D)  outcrop. 
A)  bedrock. 
B)  regolith. 
C)  parent material. 
D)  outcrop.

Question 16

Continuing dissolution and collapse may lead the the coalescing of sinkholes to form a

Accepted Answer

A)  disappearing stream. 
B)  rise. 
C)  doline. 
D)  karst valley. 
A)  disappearing stream. 
B)  rise. 
C)  doline. 
D)  karst valley.

Question 17

In order for a limestone landscape to develop into karst topography, the limestone formation must contain at least 30% if calcium carbonate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because the climate of a region slowly changes and tectonic adjustments slowly occur, the landscape

Accepted Answer

A)  is constantly at a threshold condition. 
B)  is continuously adjusting to new conditions that develop. 
C)  is usually in a state of dynamic equilibrium. 
D)  is constantly at a threshold, continuously adjusting, and in a state of dynamic equilibrium. 
E)  is continuously adjusting, and in a state of dynamic equilibrium, but not constantly at a threshold. 
A)  is constantly at a threshold condition. 
B)  is continuously adjusting to new conditions that develop. 
C)  is usually in a state of dynamic equilibrium. 
D)  is constantly at a threshold, continuously adjusting, and in a state of dynamic equilibrium. 
E)  is continuously adjusting, and in a state of dynamic equilibrium, but not constantly at a threshold.

Question 19

The driving force of mass movement is gravity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The angle of repose represents a balance between gravity and friction and shear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When rock is broken down and disintegrated without any chemical alterations, the process in operation is

Chemical weathering always occurs in the presence of water.

Which of the following is correct regarding joints?

These rounded granite outcrops are the result of which weathering process?

Major karst regions occur on every continent on Earth.

The process that breaks down rock at the Earth's surface through disintegration of rocks into mineral particles or dissolving it into water is known as

The downslope movement of a body of material made up of soil, sediment, or rock propelled by the force of gravity is known as

All processes that cause reduction and rearrangement of landforms are included in the term

The yellow-red stains that occur on some rock surfaces are the result of which is a form of weathering.

Discuss the dynamic equilibrium model and the concept of geomorphic threshold.

After a threshold is crossed, the landscape

The angle of repose represent a balance between the driving force and resisting force. Which of the following is the driving force?

The angle of repose typically ranges from 15° to 30° from horizontal.

Landscapes in a dynamic equilibrium show ongoing adaptations to ongoing changes occurring in a landscape.

On a typical hillside, the consolidated rock overlain by loose surface material is known as

Continuing dissolution and collapse may lead the the coalescing of sinkholes to form a

In order for a limestone landscape to develop into karst topography, the limestone formation must contain at least 30% if calcium carbonate.

Because the climate of a region slowly changes and tectonic adjustments slowly occur, the landscape

The driving force of mass movement is gravity.

The angle of repose represents a balance between gravity and friction and shear.

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Exam 14: Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

When rock is broken down and disintegrated without any chemical alterations, the process in operation is

Chemical weathering always occurs in the presence of water.

Which of the following is correct regarding joints?

These rounded granite outcrops are the result of which weathering process?

Major karst regions occur on every continent on Earth.

The process that breaks down rock at the Earth's surface through disintegration of rocks into mineral particles or dissolving it into water is known as

The downslope movement of a body of material made up of soil, sediment, or rock propelled by the force of gravity is known as

All processes that cause reduction and rearrangement of landforms are included in the term

The yellow-red stains that occur on some rock surfaces are the result of ________ which is a form of ________ weathering.

Discuss the dynamic equilibrium model and the concept of geomorphic threshold.

After a threshold is crossed, the landscape

The angle of repose represent a balance between the driving force and resisting force. Which of the following is the driving force?

The angle of repose typically ranges from 15° to 30° from horizontal.

Landscapes in a dynamic equilibrium show ongoing adaptations to ongoing changes occurring in a landscape.

On a typical hillside, the consolidated rock overlain by loose surface material is known as

Continuing dissolution and collapse may lead the the coalescing of sinkholes to form a

In order for a limestone landscape to develop into karst topography, the limestone formation must contain at least 30% if calcium carbonate.

Because the climate of a region slowly changes and tectonic adjustments slowly occur, the landscape

The driving force of mass movement is gravity.

The angle of repose represents a balance between gravity and friction and shear.

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

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Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

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Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

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The yellow-red stains that occur on some rock surfaces are the result of which is a form of weathering.