Geography and Earth Sciences

________ tends to smooth the surface over which a glacier moves.

________ tends to smooth the surface over which a glacier moves.

________ tends to smooth the surface over which a glacier moves.
A) Abrasion
B) Plucking
C) Ablation
D) Quarrying
E) Corrosion

Wrogue   1325   3 Replies

padre

The San Andreas fault zone in California is an example of ________.

The San Andreas fault zone in California is an example of ________.

The San Andreas fault zone in California is an example of ________.
A) a transform plate boundary
B) an ocean-continent collision
C) a divergent plate boundary
D) a continental rift

drelog   1326   4 Replies

mikey Delaney

All of these countries are mostly urban, except:

All of these countries are mostly urban, except:

All of these countries are mostly urban, except:
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) North Korea
E) Taiwan

Think   1326   3 Replies

GeoExp

The minerals that form cations are known as ________.

The minerals that form cations are known as ________.

The minerals that form cations are known as ________.
A) anions
B) electrons
C) bases
D) clays
E) loams

Wrogue   1326   2 Replies

Wrogue

Most of the lakes in the north central United States exist as a result of ______

Most of the lakes in the north central United States exist as a result of ______

Most of the lakes in the north central United States exist as a result of ________.
A) damming by humans
B) glaciation
C) volcanoes
D) crustal sinking
E) sinkholes

Wrogue   1326   3 Replies

GeoExp

A map of the average daily insolation received in the 48 coterminous United Stat

A map of the average daily insolation received in the 48 coterminous United Stat

A map of the average daily insolation received in the 48 coterminous United States would show the ________ to have the highest values.
A) northwest
B) northeast
C) central
D) southwest
E) southeast

Wrogue   1326   3 Replies

GeoExp

The most rapid type of mass movement is a ________.

The most rapid type of mass movement is a ________.

The most rapid type of mass movement is a ________.
A) slump
B) lahar
C) rock avalanche
D) debris flow

MrDereche   1327   1 Reply

milestone23

________ is when cold oceanic lithosphere are more dense than the underlying war

________ is when cold oceanic lithosphere are more dense than the underlying war

________ is when cold oceanic lithosphere are more dense than the underlying warm lithosphere.
A) Slab Pull
B) Slab Push
C) Ridge Push
D) Mantle Drag

barry   1327   2 Replies

barry

Which of the following climatic controls can be considered to be the "most impor

Which of the following climatic controls can be considered to be the "most impor

Which of the following climatic controls can be considered to be the "most important"?
A) longitude
B) latitude
C) elevation
D) distribution of land and water
E) storms

Wrogue   1329   3 Replies

GeoExp

Which of the following is most closely associated with a mantle plume?

Which of the following is most closely associated with a mantle plume?

Which of the following is most closely associated with a mantle plume?
A) the lower Mississippi River Valley
B) the Hawaiian Islands
C) the Florida peninsula
D) Southern California
E) Western Europe

Wrogue   1330   2 Replies

Wrogue

Urban geographers are quite interested in all of the following except

Urban geographers are quite interested in all of the following except

Urban geographers are quite interested in all of the following except
A) how the identities of urban areas evolve.
B) relationships between urban areas and surrounding territory.
C) land-use within urban areas.
D) rural and pastor

Alexanian   1331   8 Replies

Tom O_Leary

Which of the following refers to the speed at which the atoms in a substance are

Which of the following refers to the speed at which the atoms in a substance are

Which of the following refers to the speed at which the atoms in a substance are vibrating?
A) latent heat
B) rotation
C) heat
D) energy
E) angle of incidence

Wrogue   1331   1 Reply

Wrogue

The global movement of air that transports heat and moisture and explains the cl

The global movement of air that transports heat and moisture and explains the cl

The global movement of air that transports heat and moisture and explains the climates of different regions is called:
A) atmospheric circulation
B) wind belts
C) air pressure
D) air masses
E) none of these

Think   1332   3 Replies

GeoExp

Which of the following minerals is not a ferromagnesian mineral?

Which of the following minerals is not a ferromagnesian mineral?

Which of the following minerals is not a ferromagnesian mineral?
A) Olivine
B) Potassium Feldspar
C) Pyroxene
D) Biotite Mica

barry   1332   2 Replies

barry

"Continentality" is a term most closely associated with which climatic type?

"Continentality" is a term most closely associated with which climatic type?

"Continentality" is a term most closely associated with which climatic type?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) H

Wrogue   1333   3 Replies

GeoExp

The main process that links water in the atmosphere with water on the Earth's surface is ________.

The main process that links water in the atmosphere with water on the Earth's surface is ________.

The main process that links water in the atmosphere with water on the Earth's surface is ________.
A) transpiration
B) condensation
C) wind
D) evaporation
E) infiltration

bromonox   1334   2 Replies

bromonox

Sedimentary rocks with marine fossils are exposed at the top of Mt. Everest. Which scientists would

Sedimentary rocks with marine fossils are exposed at the top of Mt. Everest. Which scientists would

Sedimentary rocks with marine fossils are exposed at the top of Mt. Everest.  Which scientists would make most use of this observation in their study?
A) Astronomers, because they can study how life came from outer space to Earth
B) Me

bromonox   1334   2 Replies

bromonox

Prior to the formation of the protostar, ________.

Prior to the formation of the protostar, ________.

Prior to the formation of the protostar, ________.
A) nuclear fusion does not occur
B) nuclear fusion converts hydrogen to helium
C) the temperature of the cloud is greater than 10,000 K
D) the interstellar clouds are composed of

drelog   1335   5 Replies

Andrew Kang

Igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks derived from igneous "parents" make up what

Igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks derived from igneous "parents" make up what

Igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks derived from igneous "parents" make up what percentage of the Earth's crust?
A) 50%
B) 95%
C) 82%
D) 75%

barry   1336   2 Replies

barry

The textbook concludes that ________. (Multiple Choice)

The textbook concludes that ________. (Multiple Choice)

The textbook concludes that ________.
A) the Ice Age has ended
B) causes for the Ice Age are known
C) we are about to enter another Ice Age
D) the Ice Age has not ended
E) we are too close to the Ice Age to say any of the abo

Wrogue   1338   3 Replies

padre

In dry climates, ________ is a (are) prevalent process(es).

In dry climates, ________ is a (are) prevalent process(es).

In dry climates, ________ is a (are) prevalent process(es).
A) landslides
B) hydrolysis
C) salt wedging
D) carbonation
E) frost wedging

Wrogue   1338   3 Replies

padre

To construct an isoline on a map it is necessary to ________.

To construct an isoline on a map it is necessary to ________.

To construct an isoline on a map it is necessary to ________.
A) make the map both equivalent and conformal
B) note the magnetic declination
C) color it purple
D) first draw the line on a globe
E) interpolate between points o

Wrogue   1338   3 Replies

GeoExp

The most widespread of all coastal depositional features is ________.

The most widespread of all coastal depositional features is ________.

The most widespread of all coastal depositional features is ________.
A) the cliff
B) the bar
C) the beach
D) the spit
E) the tombolo

Wrogue   1339   3 Replies

padre

Carbonate rock is closely associated with ________.

Carbonate rock is closely associated with ________.

Carbonate rock is closely associated with ________.
A) vesicles
B) exfoliation
C) hydration
D) granular disintegration
E) solution cavities

Wrogue   1339   3 Replies

padre

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all

Almost all terrestrial radiation can be considered to be ________ and almost all solar radiation can be considered to be ________.
A) shortwave, longwave
B) shortwave, shortwave
C) longwave, longwave
D) longwave, shortwave
E)

Wrogue   1340   1 Reply

Wrogue

Streams erode downward until they reach ________.

Streams erode downward until they reach ________.

Streams erode downward until they reach ________.
A) their base level
B) their profile
C) an oxbow
D) the floodplain

Earthy   1341   4 Replies

dylan b

A(n) ________ map contains lines joining points of equal elevation.

A(n) ________ map contains lines joining points of equal elevation.

A(n) ________ map contains lines joining points of equal elevation.
A) isobar
B) contour
C) isohyet
D) isotherm
E) isogonic

Wrogue   1341   3 Replies

GeoExp

The ________ projection is probably the most famous and well-used projection for

The ________ projection is probably the most famous and well-used projection for

The ________ projection is probably the most famous and well-used projection for world maps.
A) global
B) large scale
C) small scale
D) Mercator
E) U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangle

Wrogue   1341   3 Replies

GeoExp

Every map projection consists of an orderly arrangement of ________.

Every map projection consists of an orderly arrangement of ________.

Every map projection consists of an orderly arrangement of ________.
A) scale
B) the geographic grid
C) legend
D) title
E) interruptions

Wrogue   1341   3 Replies

GeoExp

Why has the government of India tried to ban dowries?

Why has the government of India tried to ban dowries?

Why has the government of India tried to ban dowries?
A) because dowries can have a negative impact on women, such as women being thrown out on the street or murdered if their families cannot pay the expected dowry
B) because it takes away

Aranone21   1342   9 Replies

TORNADO LBBD

The "natural" baseline which serves as a baseline to measure longitude (such as

The "natural" baseline which serves as a baseline to measure longitude (such as

The "natural" baseline which serves as a baseline to measure longitude (such as the Equator, which is used as a baselines for latitude) ________.
A) is the Prime Meridian
B) is the International Date Line
C) runs near London,

Wrogue   1342   3 Replies

GeoExp

As long as an aqueous solution has not reached the saturation point, why won't t

As long as an aqueous solution has not reached the saturation point, why won't t

As long as an aqueous solution has not reached the saturation point, why won't the ions join to create mineral crystals?
A) The opposite charges of the ions repel each other
B) The ions are too close together to form a regular internal

barry   1342   2 Replies

barry

In nutrient cycles in general, minerals tend to be dispersed through ________. A

In nutrient cycles in general, minerals tend to be dispersed through ________. A

In nutrient cycles in general, minerals tend to be dispersed through ________.
A) plant action
B) surface and subsurface runoff
C) evaporation
D) assimilation
E) conduction

Wrogue   1343   4 Replies

Aditya Kumar

All of the following are characteristics of seas except:

All of the following are characteristics of seas except:

All of the following are characteristics of seas except:
A) seas are smaller and shallower.
B) seas are usually somewhat enclosed by land.
C) seas are composed of salt water.
D) seas are directly connected to the world ocean.

Yoshi   1344   3 Replies

GeoExp

________ are cave decoration features growing upward from a cavern floor

________ are cave decoration features growing upward from a cavern floor

________ are cave decoration features growing upward from a cavern floor
A) Mogotes
B) Stalactites
C) Stalagmites
D) Theodolites
E) "Zombies"

Wrogue   1344   3 Replies

padre

Net ecosystem production values (NEP) will always be positive as a result of ________.

Net ecosystem production values (NEP) will always be positive as a result of ________.

a) high GPP and increases in biomass during succession
b) high levels of photosynthesis
c) low NPP
d) high levels of respiration
e) high GPP and a constant biomass

JSO9   1347   3 Replies

leesajohnson

Halides always include ________. (Multiple Choice)

Halides always include ________. (Multiple Choice)

Halides always include ________.
A) Cl-1, F-1, or Br-1
B) SiO4-4
C) SO4-2
D) CO3-2

bromonox   1347   3 Replies

ferny001532

One degree of longitude equals 0 miles on the ground at the ________.

One degree of longitude equals 0 miles on the ground at the ________.

One degree of longitude equals 0 miles on the ground at the ________.
A) Tropic of Capricorn
B) North Pole
C) Tropic of Cancer
D) Antarctic Circle
E) Arctic Circle

Wrogue   1347   3 Replies

GeoExp

Which of the following is NOT an ideal air mass source region?

Which of the following is NOT an ideal air mass source region?

Which of the following is NOT an ideal air mass source region?
A) the Rocky Mountains west of Denver
B) the flat tundra surface of northern Canada
C) the flat desert surface of the Sahara
D) the Pacific ocean near the Gulf of Alas

Wrogue   1348   3 Replies

GeoExp

The zone beyond a glacier's limit and not directly touched by ice is the _______

The zone beyond a glacier's limit and not directly touched by ice is the _______

The zone beyond a glacier's limit and not directly touched by ice is the ________ zone.
A) ablation
B) accumulation
C) periglacial
D) moraine
E) névé

Wrogue   1349   3 Replies

padre