Question 1

The most common sedimentary rock is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  basalt 
B)  limestone 
C)  sandstone 
D)  marble 
E)  shale 
A)  basalt 
B)  limestone 
C)  sandstone 
D)  marble 
E)  shale

Question 2

The first life appeared during ________ time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pleistocene 
B)  Triassic 
C)  Precambrian 
D)  Holocene 
E)  dinner 
A)  Pleistocene 
B)  Triassic 
C)  Precambrian 
D)  Holocene 
E)  dinner

Question 3

The ________ is usually covered by a layer of broken and partly decomposed rock particles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is usually covered by a...

Question 4

The following is found at the base of Earth's crust:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Moho. 
B)  the outer core. 
C)  the mesosphere. 
D)  the inner core. 
E)  the geosphere. 
A)  the Moho. 
B)  the outer core. 
C)  the mesosphere. 
D)  the inner core. 
E)  the geosphere.

Question 5

The map of rock distribution in the United States clearly shows ________ rocks are the most extensive type.

Accepted Answer

A)  igneous intrusive 
B)  sedimentary 
C)  metamorphic 
D)  igneous extrusive 
E)  big 
A)  igneous intrusive 
B)  sedimentary 
C)  metamorphic 
D)  igneous extrusive 
E)  big

Question 6

The relief we see today is best thought of as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unexplainable 
B)  not very diverse 
C)  everlasting in terms of Earth history 
D)  temporary 
E)  a product of internal rather than external processes 
A)  unexplainable 
B)  not very diverse 
C)  everlasting in terms of Earth history 
D)  temporary 
E)  a product of internal rather than external processes

Question 7

When subjected to metamorphism, limestone usually becomes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gneiss 
B)  basalt 
C)  schist 
D)  marble 
E)  sandstone 
A)  gneiss 
B)  basalt 
C)  schist 
D)  marble 
E)  sandstone

Question 8

Fragmented mineral material is called sediment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Limestone is composed primarily of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  igneous material 
B)  calcite 
C)  tufa 
D)  cations 
E)  silt 
A)  igneous material 
B)  calcite 
C)  tufa 
D)  cations 
E)  silt

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT associated with sedimentary rocks?

Accepted Answer

A)  fragmented parts of preexisting rocks 
B)  extrusion of magma 
C)  skeletal remains of coral 
D)  stratification 
E)  cementation 
A)  fragmented parts of preexisting rocks 
B)  extrusion of magma 
C)  skeletal remains of coral 
D)  stratification 
E)  cementation

Question 12

The ________ discontinuity separates the crust from the mantle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ discontinuity separates the crust from...

Question 13

The Pleistocene is a part of the ________ period.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tertiary 
B)  Quaternary 
C)  Cambrian 
D)  Permian 
E)  Silurian 
A)  Tertiary 
B)  Quaternary 
C)  Cambrian 
D)  Permian 
E)  Silurian

Question 14

A rock is defined as a mixture of elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the "struggle" between the internal and external processes in shaping Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the "struggle" between the internal and...

Question 16

Scale differences in landform studies are complex and of significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the book's section about scale and pattern, it is apparent that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinary human experience transcends all the scales 
B)  scale is meaningless in landform study 
C)  the smallest scale is related to the view from farthest away 
D)  the largest scale would consider the North American continent 
E)  landform scale has precise definitions in kilometers 
A)  ordinary human experience transcends all the scales 
B)  scale is meaningless in landform study 
C)  the smallest scale is related to the view from farthest away 
D)  the largest scale would consider the North American continent 
E)  landform scale has precise definitions in kilometers

Question 18

Foliation refers to this characteristic of rocks:

Accepted Answer

A)  numerous joints. 
B)  large crystals. 
C)  small crystals. 
D)  wavy, banded lines. 
E)  hollow cores. 
A)  numerous joints. 
B)  large crystals. 
C)  small crystals. 
D)  wavy, banded lines. 
E)  hollow cores.

Question 19

Diastrophism is considered an internal geomorphic process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Metamorphic rocks must be exposed to sunlight for cementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most common sedimentary rock is ________.

The first life appeared during ________ time.

The ________ is usually covered by a layer of broken and partly decomposed rock particles.

The following is found at the base of Earth's crust:

The map of rock distribution in the United States clearly shows ________ rocks are the most extensive type.

The relief we see today is best thought of as ________.

When subjected to metamorphism, limestone usually becomes ________.

Fragmented mineral material is called sediment.

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

Limestone is composed primarily of ________.

Which of the following is NOT associated with sedimentary rocks?

The ________ discontinuity separates the crust from the mantle.

The Pleistocene is a part of the ________ period.

A rock is defined as a mixture of elements.

Explain the "struggle" between the internal and external processes in shaping Earth's surface.

Scale differences in landform studies are complex and of significance.

In the book's section about scale and pattern, it is apparent that ________.

Foliation refers to this characteristic of rocks:

Diastrophism is considered an internal geomorphic process.

Metamorphic rocks must be exposed to sunlight for cementation.

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Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

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Exam 13: Introduction to Landform Study

The most common sedimentary rock is ________.

The first life appeared during ________ time.

The ________ is usually covered by a layer of broken and partly decomposed rock particles.

The following is found at the base of Earth's crust:

The map of rock distribution in the United States clearly shows ________ rocks are the most extensive type.

The relief we see today is best thought of as ________.

When subjected to metamorphism, limestone usually becomes ________.

Fragmented mineral material is called sediment.

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

Limestone is composed primarily of ________.

Which of the following is NOT associated with sedimentary rocks?

The ________ discontinuity separates the crust from the mantle.

The Pleistocene is a part of the ________ period.

A rock is defined as a mixture of elements.

Explain the "struggle" between the internal and external processes in shaping Earth's surface.

Scale differences in landform studies are complex and of significance.

In the book's section about scale and pattern, it is apparent that ________.

Foliation refers to this characteristic of rocks:

Diastrophism is considered an internal geomorphic process.

Metamorphic rocks must be exposed to sunlight for cementation.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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