Earth Science BJU Chapter 7

Question 1

A series of mountain peaks in the same geographical area is called a mountain system

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

A(n) __________ is a trough-like fold of rock strata.

Accepted Answer

syncline

Question 3

monocline

Accepted Answer

convergent landform

Question 4

A(n) __________ is a large area of flat, elevated land.

Accepted Answer

plateau

Question 5

Tectonic mountains can form not only at convergent zones but also at divergent zones

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

plateau

Accepted Answer

uplift landform

Question 7

The formation of stone arches can be easily explained by the process of gradual erosion

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Mountain is to hill as mesa is to __________.

Accepted Answer

butte

Question 9

single step of rock layers above a fault

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monocline

Question 10

Which of the following terms applies to the formation of volcanoes?

Accepted Answer

depositional

Question 11

sunken rock layers caused by emptied magma chamber

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basin

Question 12

is used to describe the balance of the weights of rocky materials, water and ice in the earth&#x27;s crust against the mantle

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isostasy

Question 13

flat-topped hill with steep sides

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mesa

Question 14

The highest mountain in the world is

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Mt. Everest

Question 15

Closely spaced contours indicate a steep slope.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

The geologic history of the origin of mountains is called __________.

Accepted Answer

orogeny

Question 17

Which of these is not a primary cause of most depositional hills and mountains?

Accepted Answer

uplifting

Question 18

What type of mountain is predominant in the Sierra Nevada range?

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fault-block

Question 19

extinct underwater volcano

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seamount

Question 20

Which of the following does not belong with the other three?

Accepted Answer

Fault-block

Question 21

ridges deposited by glaciers

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moraine

Question 22

The longest and most extensive mountain system on the earth is the

Accepted Answer

Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Question 23

The major difference between a mountain and a hill is the difference in their __________.

Accepted Answer

height

Question 24

Buttes, pinnacles, and fins are all thought to be erosional remnants of uplift landforms such as

Accepted Answer

plateaus

Question 25

Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) is the highest peak in North America.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

Mt. Everest is growing taller year by year

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

A certain mountain&#x27;s peak is 2300 m above sea level. Its base is 200 m below sea level. What is its actual height?

Accepted Answer

2500 m

Question 28

basin

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subsidence landform

Question 29

Which of these is thought to be involved in the formation of a monadnock?

Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 30

Given the profile view of Candy Mountain, which contour relief map best depicts the shape of the mountain?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 31

Elevation is the height of a mountain&#x27;s peak abovemean sea level

Accepted Answer

mean sea level

Question 32

Almost the entire state of Michigan is a _____ caused by _____.

Accepted Answer

basin, subsidence

Question 33

Mountain landforms that are made of anticlines and synclines are ___________.

Accepted Answer

fold mountains

Question 34

On which continent will you find not only the world&#x27;s highest mountain but 96 of the 109 tallest peaks in the world?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 35

Which of the following regions would you expect to have the greatest relief?

Accepted Answer

a region having mountains and valleys

Question 36

fault-block mountain

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divergent landform

Question 37

Mountains can be:

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 38

Kanes and eskers are both made up of glacial __________.

Accepted Answer

till

Question 39

Most rift valleys are beneath the sea, but some are on land.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

arch of rock layers

Accepted Answer

anticline

Question 41

The temperature and amount of precipitation (rainfall) increase as you gain altitude.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

A pile of broken rocks that collects at the base of a cliff is called talus.

Accepted Answer

True

Earth Science BJU Chapter 7

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Earth Science BJU Chapter 7

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