Question 1

The_________ is an igneous intrusion which has a surface area of at least 100 square kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A)  laccolith 
B)  butte 
C)  vein 
D)  stock 
E)  batholith 
A)  laccolith 
B)  butte 
C)  vein 
D)  stock 
E)  batholith

Question 2

Molten ___________ extruded onto the surface of the Earth, where it cools and solidifies, is known as lava.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Molten ___________ extruded onto the surface of...

Question 3

In folded terrain, a simple symmetrical downfold is termed a(n)_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  syncline 
B)  magma pool 
C)  overthrust fold 
D)  monocline 
E)  anticline 
A)  syncline 
B)  magma pool 
C)  overthrust fold 
D)  monocline 
E)  anticline

Question 4

Evidence of former surface volcanic activity is often found in the vast accumulations of lava called_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  hot spots 
B)  calderas 
C)  flood basalts 
D)  magma 
E)  pyroclastic 
A)  hot spots 
B)  calderas 
C)  flood basalts 
D)  magma 
E)  pyroclastic

Question 5

A(n)___________  fault results from tensional forces and the upthrown and downthrown sides are separated by a steep fault scarp.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)___________  fault results from tensional forces...

Question 6

Relatively cooler magma in an erupting volcano is apparently the result of________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the relatively high amount of silica present 
B)  the amount of water present 
C)  position of astronomical bodies 
D)  surface salinity 
E)  depth of magma formation 
A)  the relatively high amount of silica present 
B)  the amount of water present 
C)  position of astronomical bodies 
D)  surface salinity 
E)  depth of magma formation

Question 7

The most widespread of all intrusive forms is the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lava flow 
B)  stock 
C)  volcano 
D)  dike 
E)  batholith 
A)  lava flow 
B)  stock 
C)  volcano 
D)  dike 
E)  batholith

Question 8

Shield volcanoes are____ than composite volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

A)  taller 
B)  more widespread 
C)  steeper 
D)  wider 
E)  more explosive 
A)  taller 
B)  more widespread 
C)  steeper 
D)  wider 
E)  more explosive

Question 9

Volcanic activity that takes place deep under the crust is termed _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pyroclastic 
B)  plutonic 
C)  subduction 
D)  metamorphic 
E)  intrusive 
A)  pyroclastic 
B)  plutonic 
C)  subduction 
D)  metamorphic 
E)  intrusive

Question 10

A(n)_________ is the same thing as a pyroclastic flow.

Accepted Answer

A)  steam explosion 
B)  flood basalt 
C)  nuée ardente 
D)  landslide 
E)  earthquake 
A)  steam explosion 
B)  flood basalt 
C)  nuée ardente 
D)  landslide 
E)  earthquake

Question 11

On the Modified Mercalli scale, the largest earthquakes would be assigned a value of ______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  10 
C)  XII 
D)  1 
E)  8.5 
A)  3 
B)  10 
C)  XII 
D)  1 
E)  8.5

Question 12

Directly before the existence of Pangaea

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth had formed. 
B)  the Atlantic Ocean formed. 
C)  there was a single continent called "Micronesia". 
D)  there was no continental drift. 
E)  five continents had existed. 
A)  Earth had formed. 
B)  the Atlantic Ocean formed. 
C)  there was a single continent called "Micronesia". 
D)  there was no continental drift. 
E)  five continents had existed.

Question 13

In earthquakes, P waves _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are faster than S waves 
B)  travel towards the focus 
C)  are absent 
D)  are also known as surface waves 
E)  arrive more slowly than surface waves 
A)  are faster than S waves 
B)  travel towards the focus 
C)  are absent 
D)  are also known as surface waves 
E)  arrive more slowly than surface waves

Question 14

Which of the following are waves generated by earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

A)  lahars 
B)  monoclines 
C)  pyroclastic flows 
D)  plutons 
E)  tsunamis 
A)  lahars 
B)  monoclines 
C)  pyroclastic flows 
D)  plutons 
E)  tsunamis

Question 15

Which of the following is not a form of folding?

Accepted Answer

A)  overturned fold 
B)  syncline 
C)  anticline 
D)  monocline 
E)  rift valley 
A)  overturned fold 
B)  syncline 
C)  anticline 
D)  monocline 
E)  rift valley

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT associated with volcanoes?

Accepted Answer

A)  plutonic activity 
B)  nutrients are provided for plant growth 
C)  horsts 
D)  pyroclastic material 
E)  magma 
A)  plutonic activity 
B)  nutrients are provided for plant growth 
C)  horsts 
D)  pyroclastic material 
E)  magma

Question 17

Structurally, the most complicated of the list below is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transform fault 
B)  reverse fault 
C)  fault scarp 
D)  normal fault 
E)  overthrust fault 
A)  transform fault 
B)  reverse fault 
C)  fault scarp 
D)  normal fault 
E)  overthrust fault

Question 18

The state having the greatest extent of flood basalts is_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Arkansas 
B)  Arizona 
C)  California 
D)  Washington 
E)  Idaho 
A)  Arkansas 
B)  Arizona 
C)  California 
D)  Washington 
E)  Idaho

Question 19

Which of the following is termed "conservative"?

Accepted Answer

A)  a divergent plate boundary 
B)  a transform plate boundary 
C)  an oceanic ridge 
D)  a convergent plate boundary 
E)  an oceanic trench 
A)  a divergent plate boundary 
B)  a transform plate boundary 
C)  an oceanic ridge 
D)  a convergent plate boundary 
E)  an oceanic trench

Question 20

Which of the following is postulated as a source of energy causing continental drift?

Accepted Answer

A)  radioactive decay 
B)  diastrophism 
C)  gravity 
D)  the Sun 
E)  vulcanism 
A)  radioactive decay 
B)  diastrophism 
C)  gravity 
D)  the Sun 
E)  vulcanism

The_________ is an igneous intrusion which has a surface area of at least 100 square kilometers.

Molten ___________ extruded onto the surface of the Earth, where it cools and solidifies, is known as lava.

In folded terrain, a simple symmetrical downfold is termed a(n)_______ .

Evidence of former surface volcanic activity is often found in the vast accumulations of lava called_________ .

A(n)___________ fault results from tensional forces and the upthrown and downthrown sides are separated by a steep fault scarp.

Relatively cooler magma in an erupting volcano is apparently the result of________ .

The most widespread of all intrusive forms is the _________.

Shield volcanoes are____ than composite volcanoes.

Volcanic activity that takes place deep under the crust is termed _________.

A(n)_________ is the same thing as a pyroclastic flow.

On the Modified Mercalli scale, the largest earthquakes would be assigned a value of ______ .

Directly before the existence of Pangaea

In earthquakes, P waves _______.

Which of the following are waves generated by earthquakes?

Which of the following is not a form of folding?

Which of the following is NOT associated with volcanoes?

Structurally, the most complicated of the list below is the ________.

The state having the greatest extent of flood basalts is_________ .

Which of the following is termed "conservative"?

Which of the following is postulated as a source of energy causing continental drift?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 14: The Internal Processes

The_________ is an igneous intrusion which has a surface area of at least 100 square kilometers.

Molten ___________ extruded onto the surface of the Earth, where it cools and solidifies, is known as lava.

In folded terrain, a simple symmetrical downfold is termed a(n)_______ .

Evidence of former surface volcanic activity is often found in the vast accumulations of lava called_________ .

A(n)___________ fault results from tensional forces and the upthrown and downthrown sides are separated by a steep fault scarp.

Relatively cooler magma in an erupting volcano is apparently the result of________ .

The most widespread of all intrusive forms is the _________.

Shield volcanoes are____ than composite volcanoes.

Volcanic activity that takes place deep under the crust is termed _________.

A(n)_________ is the same thing as a pyroclastic flow.

On the Modified Mercalli scale, the largest earthquakes would be assigned a value of ______ .

Directly before the existence of Pangaea

In earthquakes, P waves _______.

Which of the following are waves generated by earthquakes?

Which of the following is not a form of folding?

Which of the following is NOT associated with volcanoes?

Structurally, the most complicated of the list below is the ________.

The state having the greatest extent of flood basalts is_________ .

Which of the following is termed "conservative"?

Which of the following is postulated as a source of energy causing continental drift?

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

Filters