Exam 12: Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Which of the following most accurately describes a cuesta?

Stratovolcanoes are formed by the emission of gassy mafic lava.

Which of the following types of faults is most commonly associated with horsts and grabens?

Which of the following volcanoes is an example of a stratovolcano?

Crater Lake in Oregon is an example which type of volcanic feature?

Repeated faulting and erosion will result in which of the following landforms?

A jet-like emission of steam and hot water where groundwater is heated by geothermal heat is referred to as a:

The volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands are predominantly which type of volcano?

Cliff retreat produces a butte which is a table-topped plateau bordered on all sides by cliffs.

Another term for stratovolcano is a:

Transcurrent faults are also known as strike-slip faults.

A slow steady displacement associated with active faults is known as:

There are basically two different forms of tectonic activity.These are ____________.

Frothy magma ejected under high pressure from a narrow vent is most characteristic of which type of volcano?

Using annotated diagrams,compare and contrast the different types of fault

A(n)___________ is a motion of the ground surface,ranging from a faint tremor to a wild motion capable of shaking buildings apart.

Compare and contrast the origins and characteristics of different drainage patterns.

Describe and explain the formation and development of a monadnock

Using an annotated sketch map identify well-known volcanoes.Note the type of volcano and the way its characteristics are expressed in the behavior of the volcanoes.

Using either a recent example from the news or a historic case study,describe an earthquake event.Pay particular attention to the timing,magnitude,and its impact upon local communities