Exam 12: Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Describe and explain the formation and impact of tsunamis

At hotspots,rising mantle material provides felsic magma that erupts as basaltic lava.

Lava associated with shield volcanoes such as those in Hawaii is:

Basaltic lavas are fluid and contain little gas compared to granitic lavas.

Which of the following most accurately describes a monadnock?

Arch-like folds upfolds are referred to as:

A fault scarp results from which of the following types of faults?

Compression creates anticlines and synclines.

Block mountains are associated with which type of fault?

Most active stratovolcanoes are located along the Pacific Rim "ring of fire".

Regions of horizontal strata show networks formed into a dendritic drainage pattern.

The correct term for a marine wave caused by volcanic or earthquake activity is a:

Using an annotated diagram describe and explain the features of a sedimentary dome.

A ___________ in the brittle rocks of the earth's crust occurs when rocks suddenly yield to unequal stresses by fracturing.

A descending fold crest is said to:

When a resistant rock type is exposed at the center of a downturned fold and the rock stands up as a ridge,which of the following features may result?

___________ volcanoes are formed by lavas which are highly explosive.

Using either a recent example from the news or a historic case study,describe the eruption of a volcano.Pay particular attention to the timing of various events and its impact upon local communities.

Describe and explain the nature and effect of the strike and dip of rocks.

A (an)__________ is a fracture in the crustal rock involving no displacement of rock on one side of the fracture with respect to rock on the other side.