Question 1

Where strata have been tightly folded and altered during continental collisions,a landscape with a series of ridges results.These are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Ridge-and-Valley Landscape 
B) Fault Scarps 
C) Synclinal Mounttains 
D) Metamorphic Belts 
E) Anticlinal Valleys 
A) Ridge-and-Valley Landscape 
B) Fault Scarps 
C) Synclinal Mounttains 
D) Metamorphic Belts 
E) Anticlinal Valleys D

Question 2

Using examples from your region or a well-known case study,explain the erosional changes evident in a volcano

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In my region, one well-known case study of erosional changes evident in a volcano is the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980. This eruption caused significant erosional changes to the landscape surrounding the volcano.

The eruption of Mount St. Helens resulted in the collapse of the north face of the volcano, triggering a massive landslide and the release of a pyroclastic flow. This event drastically altered the topography of the area, creating a large crater at the summit and depositing huge amounts of volcanic debris and ash across the surrounding landscape.

The erosional changes caused by the eruption were further exacerbated by subsequent lahars, or volcanic mudflows, which were triggered by melting snow and ice on the mountain. These lahars carved deep channels and canyons into the terrain as they flowed downhill, carrying with them sediment and debris.

Over time, the erosional changes brought about by the Mount St. Helens eruption have resulted in the formation of new valleys, canyons, and gorges in the area. The once lush forests were decimated, and the landscape was transformed into a barren, moonscape-like environment.

In conclusion, the Mount St. Helens eruption serves as a prime example of the erosional changes evident in a volcano. The catastrophic event not only reshaped the physical features of the region but also had a lasting impact on the ecosystem and environment.

Question 3

Using annotated diagrams compare and contrast the different types of volcano

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There are three main types of volcanoes: shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes (or composite volcanoes), and cinder cone volcanoes. Each type has distinct characteristics that can be compared and contrasted using annotated diagrams.

Shield volcanoes are characterized by their broad, gently sloping sides and large, flat summit. They are formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava, which flows easily and can travel long distances from the vent. This results in the gradual buildup of layers of lava, creating the shield shape. Annotated diagrams of shield volcanoes would show their low-angle slopes and wide base, as well as the layers of lava flows that form the structure.

Stratovolcanoes, on the other hand, have steeper sides and a more conical shape. They are formed by alternating layers of lava, ash, and volcanic rocks, which result in their characteristic steep profile. Annotated diagrams of stratovolcanoes would illustrate the layers of different materials, as well as the presence of a central vent and crater at the summit.

Cinder cone volcanoes are the smallest and simplest type, with steep sides and a bowl-shaped crater at the summit. They are formed by the eruption of pyroclastic material, such as ash, cinders, and volcanic bombs, which accumulate around the vent. Annotated diagrams of cinder cone volcanoes would show the steep sides and the accumulation of pyroclastic material around the central vent.

When comparing and contrasting these types of volcanoes, annotated diagrams can highlight their differences in size, shape, and eruption style. They can also illustrate how each type is formed by different types of volcanic activity and materials. By using annotated diagrams, it becomes easier to visualize and understand the distinct characteristics of shield, stratovolcanoes, and cinder cone volcanoes.

Question 4

The San Andreas fault is a major normal fault with the potential for severe earthquakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A table-topped plateau of comparatively small extent bounded by cliffs and occurring in a region of flat-lying strata is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A) mesa 
B) butte 
C) monadnock 
D) cuesta 
E) dome 
A) mesa 
B) butte 
C) monadnock 
D) cuesta 
E) dome

Question 6

The compass direction of the line of intersection of an inclined rock plane and a horizontal plane of reference is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A) dip 
B) strike 
C) bedding plane 
D) tilt 
E) ridge 
A) dip 
B) strike 
C) bedding plane 
D) tilt 
E) ridge

Question 7

A steep cliff-like fault scarp is a common result of reverse faults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lava associated with composite volcanoes is:

Accepted Answer

A) thick gassy and felsic 
B) thick gassy and mafic 
C) fluid gassy and mafic 
D) fluid with little gas and felsic 
E) fluid with little gas and mafic 
A) thick gassy and felsic 
B) thick gassy and mafic 
C) fluid gassy and mafic 
D) fluid with little gas and felsic 
E) fluid with little gas and mafic

Question 9

Which of the following types of drainage pattern would be associated with a fully dissected coastal plain?

Accepted Answer

A) dendritic drainage pattern 
B) trellis drainage pattern 
C) radial drainage pattern 
D) parallel drainage pattern 
E) folded drainage pattern 
A) dendritic drainage pattern 
B) trellis drainage pattern 
C) radial drainage pattern 
D) parallel drainage pattern 
E) folded drainage pattern

Question 10

Using examples from the Internet,show how remote sensing can contribute to our understanding of volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

Remote sensing technology has greatly co

Question 11

Compression leads to the folding of the crust which results in the formation of __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) anticlines and synclines 
B) synclines and troughs 
C) upfolds and troughs 
D) troughs and anticlines 
E) none of the above 
A) anticlines and synclines 
B) synclines and troughs 
C) upfolds and troughs 
D) troughs and anticlines 
E) none of the above

Question 12

Using an annotated diagram,describe the development of a broad coastal plain.

Accepted Answer

A broad coastal plain develops through a

Question 13

Stratovolcanoes produce lava flows that initially follow valleys but are highly resistant to erosion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the faulting associated with the Great African Rift Valley

Accepted Answer

The Great African Rift Valley is a tecto

Question 15

Compare and contrast the erosion of stratovolcanoes compared to shield volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

Stratovolcanoes and shield volcanoes are

Question 16

The streams carving up a landmass are controlled to a high degree by the structure of the rock on which they act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Earthquakes can occur in locations far from plate boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The chain of Hawaiian volcanoes were created by the motion of the ________ plate over a __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Nazca,trench 
B) Cocos,trench 
C) Cocos,hotspot 
D) Pacific,hotspot 
E) Hawaiian,hotspot 
A) Nazca,trench 
B) Cocos,trench 
C) Cocos,hotspot 
D) Pacific,hotspot 
E) Hawaiian,hotspot

Question 19

The erosion of shield volcano would result in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) newly formed volcano with a central depression 
B) deeply eroded valley heads at the early stages of erosion 
C) a tall volcanic neck is all that remains once the volcano is extinct 
D) canyons eventually develop into steep sided amphitheaters 
E) radial consequent streams cutting deep canyons once the volcano is extinct 
A) newly formed volcano with a central depression 
B) deeply eroded valley heads at the early stages of erosion 
C) a tall volcanic neck is all that remains once the volcano is extinct 
D) canyons eventually develop into steep sided amphitheaters 
E) radial consequent streams cutting deep canyons once the volcano is extinct

Question 20

Which of the following statements about reverse faults is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Reverse faults are one type of tensional faults. 
B) Normal faults are one type of reverse faults 
C) The upthrown block in a reverse fault creates an overhanging scarp 
D) Motion in a reverse fault is transcurrent 
E) Reverse faults result in the development of strike-slip faults 
A) Reverse faults are one type of tensional faults. 
B) Normal faults are one type of reverse faults 
C) The upthrown block in a reverse fault creates an overhanging scarp 
D) Motion in a reverse fault is transcurrent 
E) Reverse faults result in the development of strike-slip faults

Where strata have been tightly folded and altered during continental collisions,a landscape with a series of ridges results.These are known as:

Using examples from your region or a well-known case study,explain the erosional changes evident in a volcano

Using annotated diagrams compare and contrast the different types of volcano

The San Andreas fault is a major normal fault with the potential for severe earthquakes.

A table-topped plateau of comparatively small extent bounded by cliffs and occurring in a region of flat-lying strata is referred to as a:

The compass direction of the line of intersection of an inclined rock plane and a horizontal plane of reference is referred to as the:

A steep cliff-like fault scarp is a common result of reverse faults.

Lava associated with composite volcanoes is:

Which of the following types of drainage pattern would be associated with a fully dissected coastal plain?

Using examples from the Internet,show how remote sensing can contribute to our understanding of volcanoes.

Compression leads to the folding of the crust which results in the formation of __________________.

Using an annotated diagram,describe the development of a broad coastal plain.

Stratovolcanoes produce lava flows that initially follow valleys but are highly resistant to erosion.

Describe the faulting associated with the Great African Rift Valley

Compare and contrast the erosion of stratovolcanoes compared to shield volcanoes.

The streams carving up a landmass are controlled to a high degree by the structure of the rock on which they act.

Earthquakes can occur in locations far from plate boundaries.

The chain of Hawaiian volcanoes were created by the motion of the plate over a __.

The erosion of shield volcano would result in all of the following except:

Which of the following statements about reverse faults is correct?

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Global Climates

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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Exam 12: Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Where strata have been tightly folded and altered during continental collisions,a landscape with a series of ridges results.These are known as:

Using examples from your region or a well-known case study,explain the erosional changes evident in a volcano

Using annotated diagrams compare and contrast the different types of volcano

The San Andreas fault is a major normal fault with the potential for severe earthquakes.

A table-topped plateau of comparatively small extent bounded by cliffs and occurring in a region of flat-lying strata is referred to as a:

The compass direction of the line of intersection of an inclined rock plane and a horizontal plane of reference is referred to as the:

A steep cliff-like fault scarp is a common result of reverse faults.

Lava associated with composite volcanoes is:

Which of the following types of drainage pattern would be associated with a fully dissected coastal plain?

Using examples from the Internet,show how remote sensing can contribute to our understanding of volcanoes.

Compression leads to the folding of the crust which results in the formation of __________________.

Using an annotated diagram,describe the development of a broad coastal plain.

Stratovolcanoes produce lava flows that initially follow valleys but are highly resistant to erosion.

Describe the faulting associated with the Great African Rift Valley

Compare and contrast the erosion of stratovolcanoes compared to shield volcanoes.

The streams carving up a landmass are controlled to a high degree by the structure of the rock on which they act.

Earthquakes can occur in locations far from plate boundaries.

The chain of Hawaiian volcanoes were created by the motion of the ________ plate over a __________.

The erosion of shield volcano would result in all of the following except:

Which of the following statements about reverse faults is correct?

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Global Climates

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

Filters

The chain of Hawaiian volcanoes were created by the motion of the plate over a __.