Question 1

The solubility of carbon dioxide ________ as water temperature ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases, increases 
B)  stays the same, decreases 
C)  decreases, increases 
D)  decreases, stays the same 
E)  decreases, decreases 
A)  increases, increases 
B)  stays the same, decreases 
C)  decreases, increases 
D)  decreases, stays the same 
E)  decreases, decreases

Question 2

Cavern openings to the surface are usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  small 
B)  the largest part of the cavern 
C)  the site of hot springs 
D)  warmer than the air outside 
E)  triangular in shape 
A)  small 
B)  the largest part of the cavern 
C)  the site of hot springs 
D)  warmer than the air outside 
E)  triangular in shape

Question 3

Which country leads the world in terms of production of geothermal energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  United Kingdom 
B)  Nigeria 
C)  United States 
D)  Monaco 
E)  Nepal 
A)  United Kingdom 
B)  Nigeria 
C)  United States 
D)  Monaco 
E)  Nepal

Question 4

________ makes lime precipitate out of a water solution.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rain falling out of clouds 
B)  Water squeezed into rock joints 
C)  Sublimation of liquid water 
D)  Reduction of temperature and pressure 
E)  Photosynthesis in heat-loving algae 
A)  Rain falling out of clouds 
B)  Water squeezed into rock joints 
C)  Sublimation of liquid water 
D)  Reduction of temperature and pressure 
E)  Photosynthesis in heat-loving algae

Question 5

Tower karst forms spectacular scenery in which part of the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Rocky Mountains near Denver 
B)  most of Alaska 
C)  Yellowstone National Park 
D)  the Alps of Europe 
E)  southeastern China 
A)  the Rocky Mountains near Denver 
B)  most of Alaska 
C)  Yellowstone National Park 
D)  the Alps of Europe 
E)  southeastern China

Question 6

Underground water is almost totally ineffective in terms of hydraulic power, erosion, and other kinds of mechanical erosion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Water in hot springs contains much mineral material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Old Faithful's eruptions are now less predictable because of ________ in the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Old Faithful's eruptions are now less predictable...

Question 9

A ________ is usually less massive than its companion feature, the stalagmite.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is usually less massive than...

Question 10

The term "decoration stage" of cave development is related to all but one of the following terms:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide and calcite 
B)  uvala 
C)  speleothem 
D)  stalactite 
E)  stalagmite 
A)  carbon dioxide and calcite 
B)  uvala 
C)  speleothem 
D)  stalactite 
E)  stalagmite

Question 11

Which of the following enhances the rate of solution of bedrock?

Accepted Answer

A)  stagnation of underground water 
B)  a profusion of joints and bedding planes 
C)  rock including great amounts of aluminum 
D)  an arid climate 
E)  a cold climate 
A)  stagnation of underground water 
B)  a profusion of joints and bedding planes 
C)  rock including great amounts of aluminum 
D)  an arid climate 
E)  a cold climate

Question 12

Yellowstone National Park is Earth's premier location for hydrothermal features. Explain why this is so and then explain the cause and form of five types of hydrothermal features found in Yellowstone.

Accepted Answer

Yellowstone National Park is Earth's pre

Question 13

In rock, ________ is an end product of common dissolution reactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  limestone 
B)  gypsum 
C)  chalk 
D)  dolomite 
E)  bicarbonate 
A)  limestone 
B)  gypsum 
C)  chalk 
D)  dolomite 
E)  bicarbonate

Question 14

Water in hot springs is usually impregnated with a great deal of dissolved mineral water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The eruptions of Yellowstone's geysers as well as most of the others on Earth can be characterized as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regular 
B)  irregular 
C)  containing only steam 
D)  becoming much more frequent over time 
E)  mysterious as to how they come to be 
A)  regular 
B)  irregular 
C)  containing only steam 
D)  becoming much more frequent over time 
E)  mysterious as to how they come to be

Question 16

Which of the following is a MASSIVE accumulation of calcium carbonate?

Accepted Answer

A)  granite 
B)  tufa 
C)  sinter 
D)  travertine 
E)  carbonic acid 
A)  granite 
B)  tufa 
C)  sinter 
D)  travertine 
E)  carbonic acid

Question 17

Which of the following Earth materials is MOST resistant to solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  aluminum 
B)  calcium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium 
E)  limestone 
A)  aluminum 
B)  calcium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium 
E)  limestone

Question 18

Travertine deposits are relatively porous compared to sinter, which is relatively dense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In karst topography, ________ are said to be the fundamental unit of both erosion and weathering.

Accepted Answer

A)  caverns 
B)  joints 
C)  rivers 
D)  geysers 
E)  sinkholes 
A)  caverns 
B)  joints 
C)  rivers 
D)  geysers 
E)  sinkholes

Question 20

________ is a calcium magnesium carbonate rock which dissolves almost as easily as limestone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shale 
B)  Granite 
C)  Dolomite 
D)  Basalt 
E)  Gneiss 
A)  Shale 
B)  Granite 
C)  Dolomite 
D)  Basalt 
E)  Gneiss

The solubility of carbon dioxide as water temperature .

Cavern openings to the surface are usually ________.

Which country leads the world in terms of production of geothermal energy?

________ makes lime precipitate out of a water solution.

Tower karst forms spectacular scenery in which part of the world?

Underground water is almost totally ineffective in terms of hydraulic power, erosion, and other kinds of mechanical erosion.

Water in hot springs contains much mineral material.

Old Faithful's eruptions are now less predictable because of ________ in the 1980s.

A ________ is usually less massive than its companion feature, the stalagmite.

The term "decoration stage" of cave development is related to all but one of the following terms:

Which of the following enhances the rate of solution of bedrock?

Yellowstone National Park is Earth's premier location for hydrothermal features. Explain why this is so and then explain the cause and form of five types of hydrothermal features found in Yellowstone.

In rock, ________ is an end product of common dissolution reactions.

Water in hot springs is usually impregnated with a great deal of dissolved mineral water.

The eruptions of Yellowstone's geysers as well as most of the others on Earth can be characterized as ________.

Which of the following is a MASSIVE accumulation of calcium carbonate?

Which of the following Earth materials is MOST resistant to solution?

Travertine deposits are relatively porous compared to sinter, which is relatively dense.

In karst topography, ________ are said to be the fundamental unit of both erosion and weathering.

________ is a calcium magnesium carbonate rock which dissolves almost as easily as limestone.

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The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

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Introduction to Landform Study

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Exam 17: Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The solubility of carbon dioxide ________ as water temperature ________.

Cavern openings to the surface are usually ________.

Which country leads the world in terms of production of geothermal energy?

________ makes lime precipitate out of a water solution.

Tower karst forms spectacular scenery in which part of the world?

Underground water is almost totally ineffective in terms of hydraulic power, erosion, and other kinds of mechanical erosion.

Water in hot springs contains much mineral material.

Old Faithful's eruptions are now less predictable because of ________ in the 1980s.

A ________ is usually less massive than its companion feature, the stalagmite.

The term "decoration stage" of cave development is related to all but one of the following terms:

Which of the following enhances the rate of solution of bedrock?

Yellowstone National Park is Earth's premier location for hydrothermal features. Explain why this is so and then explain the cause and form of five types of hydrothermal features found in Yellowstone.

In rock, ________ is an end product of common dissolution reactions.

Water in hot springs is usually impregnated with a great deal of dissolved mineral water.

The eruptions of Yellowstone's geysers as well as most of the others on Earth can be characterized as ________.

Which of the following is a MASSIVE accumulation of calcium carbonate?

Which of the following Earth materials is MOST resistant to solution?

Travertine deposits are relatively porous compared to sinter, which is relatively dense.

In karst topography, ________ are said to be the fundamental unit of both erosion and weathering.

________ is a calcium magnesium carbonate rock which dissolves almost as easily as limestone.

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

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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The solubility of carbon dioxide as water temperature .