ERSCI81 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM

ERSCI81 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access)
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715464 Week 8 Final Exa

Part 1 of 4 - 50.0/ 52.0 Points

Question 1 of 50
2.0/ 2.0 Points

When going from a magnitude 5 to a magnitude 6 earthquake on the Richter magnitude scale,
what is the increase in seismic wave amplitude?




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A. 100



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B. 2



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C. 0.5



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D. 10



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E. 1

,Question 2 of 50
2.0/ 2.0 Points

Which of the following surficial processes results in the most poorly sorted sediments?




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A. wind



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B. rivers



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C. deep marine



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D. glaciers



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E. ocean waves



Question 3 of 50
2.0/ 2.0 Points

Applying the principles of relative age-dating to the diagram, which of the following is TRUE.

Explanation of the diagram:

,"A" represents an unconformity (erosional surface),

"B" is a basaltic dike,

"C" is a shale formation,

"D" is a sandstone formation,

"E" is a limestone formation,

"F" represents a thrust fault.




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, A. A is YOUNGER than C



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B. F is YOUNGER than A



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C. E is OLDER than B



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D. D is YOUNGER than C



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E. B is OLDER than F



Question 4 of 50
2.0/ 2.0 Points

Folds like anticlines and synclines are most associated with _______.




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A. Volcanism



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B. Tectonic extension