Earth Science Ch 7-8

Question 1

The geothermal gradient is highest in the __________.

Accepted Answer

lithosphere

Question 2

Tectonic mountains can form at both convergent and divergent zones.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Elevation is the height of a mountain’s peak above _______

Accepted Answer

mean sea level

Question 4

Sand dunes can be formed by __________.

Accepted Answer

either wind or water

Question 5

The Circum-Pacific volcano belt is sometimes called the Ring of Fire.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Mountain landforms that result mainly from forces within the crust are classified as ____

Accepted Answer

tectonic mountains

Question 7

The heights of mountains can change over time.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Question 9

A mudslide caused by a volcano is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

lahar

Question 10

A normal fault that formed deep under a series of overlying rock strata could create a(n) __________ fold structure.

Accepted Answer

monocline

Question 11

A mountain can be ________

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

A volcano is made of igneous rocks.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Volcanoes can be classified by age, structure, and activity.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

In an eroded syncline,

Accepted Answer

the older, exposed rocks lie to both sides of the fold.

Question 16

Mountain landforms that are made of anticlines and synclines are ________

Accepted Answer

fold mountains

Question 17

The ability of wind and water to transport sediment is most directly related to their _____

Accepted Answer

speed

Question 18

Stone arches are most directly related to __________.

Accepted Answer

water erosion

Question 19

A rapid downhill movement of hot, solid, volcanic particles suspended in steam is a _______.

Accepted Answer

pyroclastic flow

Question 20

The depression found at the top of most volcanic cones is called a _______

Accepted Answer

crater

Question 21

Tectonic mountains have formed near zones of __________.

Accepted Answer

D. all the above

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

A geologic basin has the youngest rocks on the edges.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

Geyser water is heated by magma.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

The topography of a region is

Accepted Answer

the differences of land elevations in that region.

Question 26

Most active volcanoes in the world exist where?

Accepted Answer

near convergent tectonic plate boundaries.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

uplifting

Question 28

A good example of a hydrothermal circuit is __________.

Accepted Answer

the eruption of a geyser

Question 29

Which of the following is not a term related to a volcano’s activity?

Accepted Answer

inert

Question 30

Batholiths and laccoliths are both types of __________.

Accepted Answer

plutons

Question 31

Most folded sedimentary rock strata are smoothly shaped, indicating that

Accepted Answer

the strata were still soft when they were quickly folded.

Question 32

Mineral terraces are often associated with __________.

Accepted Answer

hot springs

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

both magma and erosion

Question 34

Vertical is to dike as horizontal is to __________.

Accepted Answer

sill

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

mountains and valleys

Question 36

Which of the following volcanic structures is the most common?

Accepted Answer

stratovolcano

Question 37

Sediment deposition seems to have been fairly constant through history.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

fault-block

Question 39

Which of the following volcano types takes up the most land area?

Accepted Answer

shield volcano

Question 40

A spring that periodically ejects large quantities of hot water and steam is known as a ______.

Accepted Answer

geyser

Earth Science Ch 7-8

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Earth Science Ch 7-8

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