Question 1

The most widespread oxides are those that combine oxygen and_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  calcite 
B)  native elements 
C)  silver 
D)  water 
E)  iron 
A)  calcite 
B)  native elements 
C)  silver 
D)  water 
E)  iron

Question 2

Approximately 100 elements occur in nature. How many of them are widespread in making the minerals and rocks of the crust?

Accepted Answer

A)  three quarters of them 
B)  half of them 
C)  a quarter of them 
D)  none of them 
E)  all of them 
A)  three quarters of them 
B)  half of them 
C)  a quarter of them 
D)  none of them 
E)  all of them

Question 3

In terms of Earth history, life appeared

Accepted Answer

A)  almost directly after the beginning. 
B)  before the Grand Canyon began. 
C)  before the first true "landscapes". 
D)  after the continents started to drift. 
E)  after 99% of the time had elapsed. 
A)  almost directly after the beginning. 
B)  before the Grand Canyon began. 
C)  before the first true "landscapes". 
D)  after the continents started to drift. 
E)  after 99% of the time had elapsed.

Question 4

The chemical binder for many sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, is________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  boron 
B)  calcium carbonate 
C)  basalt 
D)  nitrogen 
E)  phosphorous 
A)  boron 
B)  calcium carbonate 
C)  basalt 
D)  nitrogen 
E)  phosphorous

Question 5

Sedimentary deposits built into relatively regular layers are known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  clastic inclusions 
B)  detrital striations 
C)  intrusive exfoliation 
D)  strata 
E)  granite 
A)  clastic inclusions 
B)  detrital striations 
C)  intrusive exfoliation 
D)  strata 
E)  granite

The most widespread oxides are those that combine oxygen and_________ .

Approximately 100 elements occur in nature. How many of them are widespread in making the minerals and rocks of the crust?

In terms of Earth history, life appeared

The chemical binder for many sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, is________ .

Sedimentary deposits built into relatively regular layers are known as ___________.

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

Exam 13: Introduction to Landform Study

The most widespread oxides are those that combine oxygen and_________ .

Approximately 100 elements occur in nature. How many of them are widespread in making the minerals and rocks of the crust?

In terms of Earth history, life appeared

The chemical binder for many sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, is________ .

Sedimentary deposits built into relatively regular layers are known as ___________.

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