Question 1

Earth's inner core is thought to consist of __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  a rigid mass 
B)  sulfur 
C)  hydrogen/helium gas 
D)  magma 
E)  superheated water 
A)  a rigid mass 
B)  sulfur 
C)  hydrogen/helium gas 
D)  magma 
E)  superheated water

Question 2

The initial formation of Earth involved the solidification and cooling of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sediments 
B)  strata 
C)  metamorphic rocks 
D)  magma 
E)  ice 
A)  sediments 
B)  strata 
C)  metamorphic rocks 
D)  magma 
E)  ice

Question 3

Approximately________ different minerals are known.

Accepted Answer

A)  4,400,000 
B)  44 
C)  4,400 
D)  440,000 
E)  440 
A)  4,400,000 
B)  44 
C)  4,400 
D)  440,000 
E)  440

Question 4

________have the most extensive occurrence at the surface of the continental United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Igneous rocks 
B)  Basaltic rocks 
C)  Intrusive rocks 
D)  Metamorphic rocks 
E)  Sedimentary rocks 
A)  Igneous rocks 
B)  Basaltic rocks 
C)  Intrusive rocks 
D)  Metamorphic rocks 
E)  Sedimentary rocks

Question 5

Density _____with depth in the Earth's crust.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  remains largely the same 
D)  is insignificant 
E)  is not described by any of the above 
A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  remains largely the same 
D)  is insignificant 
E)  is not described by any of the above

Question 6

The geographer's concern with Earth's interior is restricted primarily to its influence on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth surface features 
B)  foliation 
C)  magma intrusions 
D)  oxidation 
E)  magnet fields 
A)  Earth surface features 
B)  foliation 
C)  magma intrusions 
D)  oxidation 
E)  magnet fields

Question 7

The inferential knowledge concerning the nature of the interior of the Earth has been accumulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer modeling 
B)  lunar cycles 
C)  seismic wave analysis 
D)  gravity studies 
E)  none of the above 
A)  computer modeling 
B)  lunar cycles 
C)  seismic wave analysis 
D)  gravity studies 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

It has been deduced that Earth has a heavy core surrounded by_________ concentric layers of various composition and density.

Accepted Answer

A)  51 
B)  3 
C)  153 
D)  9 
E)  27 
A)  51 
B)  3 
C)  153 
D)  9 
E)  27

Question 9

________and nickel are thought to comprise significant portions of Earth's inner and outer cores.

Accepted Answer

A)  Basalt 
B)  Iron 
C)  Titanium 
D)  Aluminum 
E)  Quartz 
A)  Basalt 
B)  Iron 
C)  Titanium 
D)  Aluminum 
E)  Quartz

Question 10

The vast majority of all sedimentary rocks are sandstones, limestones and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  magmas 
B)  detritus 
C)  shales 
D)  schists 
E)  none of the above 
A)  magmas 
B)  detritus 
C)  shales 
D)  schists 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

The term "landforms" is synonymous with_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  relief 
B)  local relief 
C)  topography 
D)  geology 
E)  physical geography 
A)  relief 
B)  local relief 
C)  topography 
D)  geology 
E)  physical geography

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT necessarily an attribute of a mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must have the same chemical composition wherever found. 
B)  It must have economic value. 
C)  It must be found in nature. 
D)  It must form a regular pattern of crystals. 
E)  It must be made up of inorganic substances. 
A)  It must have the same chemical composition wherever found. 
B)  It must have economic value. 
C)  It must be found in nature. 
D)  It must form a regular pattern of crystals. 
E)  It must be made up of inorganic substances.

Question 13

Which material, accumulated from the remains of plants and animals can produce limestone?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium carbonate 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  slate 
D)  carbon 
E)  clay 
A)  calcium carbonate 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  slate 
D)  carbon 
E)  clay

Question 14

The approximate LAND surface of the Earth totals more than______ square kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 trillion 
B)  150 million 
C)  1.5 thousand 
D)  15 thousand 
E)  1.5 billion 
A)  15 trillion 
B)  150 million 
C)  1.5 thousand 
D)  15 thousand 
E)  1.5 billion

Question 15

______is an "internal" process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diastrophism 
B)  Aeolian 
C)  Weathering 
D)  Mass wasting 
E)  Fluvial 
A)  Diastrophism 
B)  Aeolian 
C)  Weathering 
D)  Mass wasting 
E)  Fluvial

Question 16

Some sedimentary rocks are formed chemically and known as_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  magma 
B)  granites 
C)  igneous intrusive rocks 
D)  basalts 
E)  none of the above 
A)  magma 
B)  granites 
C)  igneous intrusive rocks 
D)  basalts 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

Most processes which shape topography are________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  quite abrupt 
B)  very rapid 
C)  no longer active 
D)  unknown 
E)  very slow 
A)  quite abrupt 
B)  very rapid 
C)  no longer active 
D)  unknown 
E)  very slow

Question 18

Which of the following represents the largest and most important group of rock- forming minerals? The bulk of the crust of the Earth is composed of these minerals.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbonates 
B)  oxides 
C)  native elements 
D)  silicates 
E)  sulfates 
A)  carbonates 
B)  oxides 
C)  native elements 
D)  silicates 
E)  sulfates

Question 19

The original rocks which cooled on the surface of the Earth could be classified as ________ .

Accepted Answer

Igneous or

Question 20

Which of the following is out of order if we are considering the Earth from the atmosphere to the center?

Accepted Answer

A)  inner core 
B)  Moho 
C)  outer Core 
D)  mantle 
E)  crust 
A)  inner core 
B)  Moho 
C)  outer Core 
D)  mantle 
E)  crust

Earth's inner core is thought to consist of __________ .

The initial formation of Earth involved the solidification and cooling of _____________.

Approximately________ different minerals are known.

________have the most extensive occurrence at the surface of the continental United States?

Density _____with depth in the Earth's crust.

The geographer's concern with Earth's interior is restricted primarily to its influence on ________.

The inferential knowledge concerning the nature of the interior of the Earth has been accumulated by ________.

It has been deduced that Earth has a heavy core surrounded by_________ concentric layers of various composition and density.

________and nickel are thought to comprise significant portions of Earth's inner and outer cores.

The vast majority of all sedimentary rocks are sandstones, limestones and ______.

The term "landforms" is synonymous with_________ .

Which of the following is NOT necessarily an attribute of a mineral?

Which material, accumulated from the remains of plants and animals can produce limestone?

The approximate LAND surface of the Earth totals more than______ square kilometers.

______is an "internal" process?

Some sedimentary rocks are formed chemically and known as_______ .

Most processes which shape topography are________ .

Which of the following represents the largest and most important group of rock- forming minerals? The bulk of the crust of the Earth is composed of these minerals.

The original rocks which cooled on the surface of the Earth could be classified as ________ .

Which of the following is out of order if we are considering the Earth from the atmosphere to the center?

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

The Internal Processes

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 13: Introduction to Landform Study

Earth's inner core is thought to consist of __________ .

The initial formation of Earth involved the solidification and cooling of _____________.

Approximately________ different minerals are known.

________have the most extensive occurrence at the surface of the continental United States?

Density _____with depth in the Earth's crust.

The geographer's concern with Earth's interior is restricted primarily to its influence on ________.

The inferential knowledge concerning the nature of the interior of the Earth has been accumulated by ________.

It has been deduced that Earth has a heavy core surrounded by_________ concentric layers of various composition and density.

________and nickel are thought to comprise significant portions of Earth's inner and outer cores.

The vast majority of all sedimentary rocks are sandstones, limestones and ______.

The term "landforms" is synonymous with_________ .

Which of the following is NOT necessarily an attribute of a mineral?

Which material, accumulated from the remains of plants and animals can produce limestone?

The approximate LAND surface of the Earth totals more than______ square kilometers.

______is an "internal" process?

Some sedimentary rocks are formed chemically and known as_______ .

Most processes which shape topography are________ .

Which of the following represents the largest and most important group of rock- forming minerals? The bulk of the crust of the Earth is composed of these minerals.

The original rocks which cooled on the surface of the Earth could be classified as ________ .

Which of the following is out of order if we are considering the Earth from the atmosphere to the center?

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

The Internal Processes

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