Question 1

A structural downfold is known as a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) rift 
B) anticline 
C) overthrust 
D) syncline 
E) graben 
A) rift 
B) anticline 
C) overthrust 
D) syncline 
E) graben D

Question 2

What is the main factor that determines whether a volcanic eruption is explosive or effusive? How does that factor affect eruptions in this way? ​

Accepted Answer

Viscosity is the main factor. Magma viscosity influences the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption through its effect on the dissolved gas content of the magma, which tries to escape the magma as the magma rises closer to the surface. Gases are not vented easily from more viscous magmas, allowing gas pressure to build. ​

Question 3

Tectonic forces that pull parts of the crust away from each other are known as _______________ tectonic forces. ​

Accepted Answer

tensional

Question 4

A fault along which rocks move up or down is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) joint-slip fault 
B) strike-slip fault 
C) dip-slip fault 
D) down-slip fault 
E) lateral fault 
A) joint-slip fault 
B) strike-slip fault 
C) dip-slip fault 
D) down-slip fault 
E) lateral fault

Question 5

Crustal folding is due to compressional tectonic forces. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n)_______________ is a thin, horizontal sheet of igneous rock that solidified between rock layers within the Earth. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ is a thin, horizontal sheet of...

Question 7

The subsurface location where rock displacement and the resulting earthquake originate is the ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) scarp 
B) dip 
C) epicenter 
D) strike 
E) focus 
A) scarp 
B) dip 
C) epicenter 
D) strike 
E) focus

Question 8

Exogenic processes, which originate at Earth's surface, tend to increase relief. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A cliff that results from movement along a fault is called a(n)_______________. ​

Accepted Answer

fault scar

Question 10

Faulting occurs when compressional forces are applied to rocks that are ductile rather than brittle. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Normal faults are ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) associated with forces that push rocks together 
B) a type of strike-slip fault 
C) associated with anticlines and synclines 
D) produced by shearing tectonic forces 
E) associated with tensional tectonic forces 
A) associated with forces that push rocks together 
B) a type of strike-slip fault 
C) associated with anticlines and synclines 
D) produced by shearing tectonic forces 
E) associated with tensional tectonic forces

Question 12

Why are plug dome volcanoes considered dangerous? ​

Accepted Answer

Plug domes form where extremely viscous

Question 13

Which type of volcano is composed of both lava flows and pyroclastic materials? ​

Accepted Answer

A) shield volcanoes 
B) composite cones 
C) cinder cones 
D) fissures 
E) stock 
A) shield volcanoes 
B) composite cones 
C) cinder cones 
D) fissures 
E) stock

Question 14

Inclination is always measured ______. ​

Accepted Answer

A) from the left based on the compass direction of the strike 
B) from the right based on the compass direction of the strike 
C) based on a 360 degree scale 
D) at right angles to the dip 
E) at right angles to the strike 
A) from the left based on the compass direction of the strike 
B) from the right based on the compass direction of the strike 
C) based on a 360 degree scale 
D) at right angles to the dip 
E) at right angles to the strike

Question 15

Moment magnitude measures ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) energy released in a volcanic eruption 
B) energy released in an earthquake 
C) distance between an earthquake's epicenter and focus 
D) damage done by a volcanic eruption 
E) damage done by an earthquake 
A) energy released in a volcanic eruption 
B) energy released in an earthquake 
C) distance between an earthquake's epicenter and focus 
D) damage done by a volcanic eruption 
E) damage done by an earthquake

Question 16

The strike of a rock is the angle it is inclined from the horizontal. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Lower viscosity magmas will result in more explosive volcanic eruptions. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compressional tectonic forces may result in the formation of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) normal faults 
B) anticlines and synclines 
C) horsts 
D) strike-slip faults 
E) grabens 
A) normal faults 
B) anticlines and synclines 
C) horsts 
D) strike-slip faults 
E) grabens

Question 19

A large depression left after a huge volcanic eruption is called a(n)_______________. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A large depression left after a huge...

Question 20

Which type of volcano has the "classic volcano shape", with concave slopes that are gentle near the base and steep near the top? ​

Accepted Answer

A) shield volcanoes 
B) composite cones 
C) cinder cones 
D) fissures 
E) calderas 
A) shield volcanoes 
B) composite cones 
C) cinder cones 
D) fissures 
E) calderas

A structural downfold is known as a(n)____.

What is the main factor that determines whether a volcanic eruption is explosive or effusive? How does that factor affect eruptions in this way?

Tectonic forces that pull parts of the crust away from each other are known as _______________ tectonic forces.

A fault along which rocks move up or down is called a ____.

Crustal folding is due to compressional tectonic forces.

A(n)_______________ is a thin, horizontal sheet of igneous rock that solidified between rock layers within the Earth.

The subsurface location where rock displacement and the resulting earthquake originate is the ____.

Exogenic processes, which originate at Earth's surface, tend to increase relief.

A cliff that results from movement along a fault is called a(n)_______________.

Faulting occurs when compressional forces are applied to rocks that are ductile rather than brittle.

Normal faults are ____.

Why are plug dome volcanoes considered dangerous?

Which type of volcano is composed of both lava flows and pyroclastic materials?

Inclination is always measured ______.

Moment magnitude measures ____.

The strike of a rock is the angle it is inclined from the horizontal.

Lower viscosity magmas will result in more explosive volcanic eruptions.

Compressional tectonic forces may result in the formation of ____.

A large depression left after a huge volcanic eruption is called a(n)_______________.

Which type of volcano has the "classic volcano shape", with concave slopes that are gentle near the base and steep near the top?

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A structural downfold is known as a(n)____. ​

What is the main factor that determines whether a volcanic eruption is explosive or effusive? How does that factor affect eruptions in this way? ​

Tectonic forces that pull parts of the crust away from each other are known as _______________ tectonic forces. ​

A fault along which rocks move up or down is called a ____.

Crustal folding is due to compressional tectonic forces. ​

A(n)_______________ is a thin, horizontal sheet of igneous rock that solidified between rock layers within the Earth. ​

The subsurface location where rock displacement and the resulting earthquake originate is the ____. ​

Exogenic processes, which originate at Earth's surface, tend to increase relief. ​

A cliff that results from movement along a fault is called a(n)_______________. ​

Faulting occurs when compressional forces are applied to rocks that are ductile rather than brittle. ​

Normal faults are ____. ​

Why are plug dome volcanoes considered dangerous? ​

Which type of volcano is composed of both lava flows and pyroclastic materials? ​

Inclination is always measured ______. ​

Moment magnitude measures ____. ​

The strike of a rock is the angle it is inclined from the horizontal. ​

Lower viscosity magmas will result in more explosive volcanic eruptions. ​

Compressional tectonic forces may result in the formation of ____. ​

A large depression left after a huge volcanic eruption is called a(n)_______________. ​

Which type of volcano has the "classic volcano shape", with concave slopes that are gentle near the base and steep near the top? ​

Physical Geography: Earth Environments and Systems

Representations of Earth

Earth-Sun Relationships and Solar Energy

The Atmosphere, Temperature, and the Heat Budget

Atmospheric Pressure, Winds, and Circulation Patterns

Moisture, Condensation, and Precipitation

Air Masses and Weather Systems

Global Climates and Climate Change

Low-Latitude and Arid Climate Regions

Middle-Latitude, Polar, and Highland Climatic Regions

Biogeography

Soils and Soil Development

Earth Materials and Plate Tectonics

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Subsurface Water and Karst

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Arid Region and Eolian Landforms

Glacial Systems and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

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A structural downfold is known as a(n)____.

What is the main factor that determines whether a volcanic eruption is explosive or effusive? How does that factor affect eruptions in this way?

Tectonic forces that pull parts of the crust away from each other are known as _______________ tectonic forces.

Crustal folding is due to compressional tectonic forces.

A(n)_______________ is a thin, horizontal sheet of igneous rock that solidified between rock layers within the Earth.

The subsurface location where rock displacement and the resulting earthquake originate is the ____.

Exogenic processes, which originate at Earth's surface, tend to increase relief.

A cliff that results from movement along a fault is called a(n)_______________.

Faulting occurs when compressional forces are applied to rocks that are ductile rather than brittle.

Normal faults are ____.

Why are plug dome volcanoes considered dangerous?

Which type of volcano is composed of both lava flows and pyroclastic materials?

Inclination is always measured ______.

Moment magnitude measures ____.

The strike of a rock is the angle it is inclined from the horizontal.

Lower viscosity magmas will result in more explosive volcanic eruptions.

Compressional tectonic forces may result in the formation of ____.

A large depression left after a huge volcanic eruption is called a(n)_______________.

Which type of volcano has the "classic volcano shape", with concave slopes that are gentle near the base and steep near the top?