Question 1

The Richter scale replaced the moment magnitude (M)scale for measuring earthquake magnitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Africa is dominated by which topographic region?

Accepted Answer

A) Plains. 
B) Mountains. 
C) Hills and low tablelands. 
D) High tablelands. 
A) Plains. 
B) Mountains. 
C) Hills and low tablelands. 
D) High tablelands.

Question 3

Earth's landscapes are generalized to 12 topographic regions,each defined based on specific,statistical criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Basin and Range Province of the interior western United States is a type of horst-and-graben topography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which best describes an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

A) The point within Earth where seismic waves originate. 
B) The sharp release of energy in Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. 
C) The amount of ground displacement along a fault. 
D) The amount of stress rocks along plate boundaries experience. 
A) The point within Earth where seismic waves originate. 
B) The sharp release of energy in Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. 
C) The amount of ground displacement along a fault. 
D) The amount of stress rocks along plate boundaries experience.

Question 6

The Hawaiian Islands are near one end of a hot-spot track that stretches to Alaska.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Terranes often differ in rock composition and structure from the continental plate to which they accreted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which defines an active volcano?

Accepted Answer

A) One that has erupted at least once within the past decade. 
B) One that has erupted at least once within the past century. 
C) One that has erupted at least once within recorded history. 
D) One that exhibits activity indicative of an imminent eruption. 
A) One that has erupted at least once within the past decade. 
B) One that has erupted at least once within the past century. 
C) One that has erupted at least once within recorded history. 
D) One that exhibits activity indicative of an imminent eruption.

Question 9

Warping produces bends in rocks.How do these compare to those produced by folding?

Accepted Answer

A) Larger than those produced by folding. 
B) Smaller than those produced by folding. 
C) The same size as those produced by folding. 
A) Larger than those produced by folding. 
B) Smaller than those produced by folding. 
C) The same size as those produced by folding.

Question 10

Geologically speaking,the continents began forming relatively recently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is the study of plate boundaries and the frequency of past earthquakes in order to forecast earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

A) Dilatancy. 
B) Paleoseismology. 
C) Perceptual studies. 
D) Geodesy. 
A) Dilatancy. 
B) Paleoseismology. 
C) Perceptual studies. 
D) Geodesy.

Question 12

Discuss the seismic hazards in your area.Are these tectonically driven or induced seismicity.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary de

Question 13

What type of convergent boundary associated with orogeny is illustrated here?

Accepted Answer

A) Oceanic plate-continental plate collision. 
B) Oceanic plate-oceanic plate collision. 
C) Continental-plate-continental plate collision. 
A) Oceanic plate-continental plate collision. 
B) Oceanic plate-oceanic plate collision. 
C) Continental-plate-continental plate collision.

Question 14

When rock strata are strained beyond their ability to remain an intact unit,displacement occurs.Which is this process?

Accepted Answer

A) Folding. 
B) Faulting. 
C) Broad warping. 
D) Stressing. 
A) Folding. 
B) Faulting. 
C) Broad warping. 
D) Stressing.

Question 15

Which is considered a topographic region that is characterized by local relief of less than 100m?

Accepted Answer

A) Plain. 
B) High tableland. 
C) Hill or low tableland. 
D) Depression. 
A) Plain. 
B) High tableland. 
C) Hill or low tableland. 
D) Depression.

Question 16

The energy released by a magnitude 8 quake on the Richter scale is how many times greater than that of a magnitude 6 quake?

Accepted Answer

A) 3)15. 
B) 31.5. 
C) 63. 
D) 992. 
E) 31 255. 
A) 3)15. 
B) 31.5. 
C) 63. 
D) 992. 
E) 31 255.

Question 17

Folded layers of rock can form a wavelike pattern of troughs and crests.Which do layers near the trough (i.e.downward 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 18

The area at the surface directly above the subsurface location where seismic waves are initiated is termed which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Epicentre. 
B) Fault area. 
C) Richter zone. 
D) Focus,or hypocentre. 
A) Epicentre. 
B) Fault area. 
C) Richter zone. 
D) Focus,or hypocentre.

Question 19

Which is defined as the general term for the undulations and other variations in the shape of the surface of Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) Topography. 
B) Relief. 
C) Geomorphology. 
D) Terrain. 
A) Topography. 
B) Relief. 
C) Geomorphology. 
D) Terrain.

Question 20

In an oceanic plate-continental plate collision,denser continental crust dives beneath oceanic crust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Richter scale replaced the moment magnitude (M)scale for measuring earthquake magnitude.

Africa is dominated by which topographic region?

Earth's landscapes are generalized to 12 topographic regions,each defined based on specific,statistical criteria.

The Basin and Range Province of the interior western United States is a type of horst-and-graben topography.

Which best describes an earthquake?

The Hawaiian Islands are near one end of a hot-spot track that stretches to Alaska.

Terranes often differ in rock composition and structure from the continental plate to which they accreted.

Which defines an active volcano?

Warping produces bends in rocks.How do these compare to those produced by folding?

Geologically speaking,the continents began forming relatively recently.

Which is the study of plate boundaries and the frequency of past earthquakes in order to forecast earthquakes?

Discuss the seismic hazards in your area.Are these tectonically driven or induced seismicity.

What type of convergent boundary associated with orogeny is illustrated here?

When rock strata are strained beyond their ability to remain an intact unit,displacement occurs.Which is this process?

Which is considered a topographic region that is characterized by local relief of less than 100m?

The energy released by a magnitude 8 quake on the Richter scale is how many times greater than that of a magnitude 6 quake?

Folded layers of rock can form a wavelike pattern of troughs and crests.Which do layers near the trough (i.e.downward fold)form?

The area at the surface directly above the subsurface location where seismic waves are initiated is termed which of the following?

Which is defined as the general term for the undulations and other variations in the shape of the surface of Earth?

In an oceanic plate-continental plate collision,denser continental crust dives beneath oceanic crust.

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Exam 13: Tectonics, earthquakes, and Volcanism

The Richter scale replaced the moment magnitude (M)scale for measuring earthquake magnitude.

Africa is dominated by which topographic region?

Earth's landscapes are generalized to 12 topographic regions,each defined based on specific,statistical criteria.

The Basin and Range Province of the interior western United States is a type of horst-and-graben topography.

Which best describes an earthquake?

The Hawaiian Islands are near one end of a hot-spot track that stretches to Alaska.

Terranes often differ in rock composition and structure from the continental plate to which they accreted.

Which defines an active volcano?

Warping produces bends in rocks.How do these compare to those produced by folding?

Geologically speaking,the continents began forming relatively recently.

Which is the study of plate boundaries and the frequency of past earthquakes in order to forecast earthquakes?

Discuss the seismic hazards in your area.Are these tectonically driven or induced seismicity.

What type of convergent boundary associated with orogeny is illustrated here?

When rock strata are strained beyond their ability to remain an intact unit,displacement occurs.Which is this process?

Which is considered a topographic region that is characterized by local relief of less than 100m?

The energy released by a magnitude 8 quake on the Richter scale is how many times greater than that of a magnitude 6 quake?

Folded layers of rock can form a wavelike pattern of troughs and crests.Which do layers near the trough (i.e.downward fold)form?

The area at the surface directly above the subsurface location where seismic waves are initiated is termed which of the following?

Which is defined as the general term for the undulations and other variations in the shape of the surface of Earth?

In an oceanic plate-continental plate collision,denser continental crust dives beneath oceanic crust.

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

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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