Exam 11: Volcanic and Tectonic Processes and Landforms

Tectonic forces that pull rocks apart are known as _______________ tectonic forces.

What commonly follows a large earthquake?

Which of the following is a structural term rather than a topological term?

Extremely viscous magma 'stuck' in a vent of a volcanic cone and solidified forms a(n) ________________.

The 2011 earthquake in Japan measured magnitude ____.

An increase in earthquake magnitude by one whole number (for example, from 6 to 7) means that the energy released has increased by a factor of about ____.

Explosive eruptions may be accompanied by ____.

Various means of rock breakdown comprise ____ processes.

A(n) _____________ is a fault block that has been downdropped between two normal faults.

The Appalachian Mountains are ____.

The jagged, sharp, and angular blocks that form the surface of some basalt flows is called ________________.

Loss of life due to an earthquake is measured by its Richter magnitude.