1/25/2021 Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access)
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Question 1 points
Which type of faulting is most dangerous in Utah?
Strike-slip
Reverse
Thrust
Transform
Normal
Question 2 points
Where do we generally find the most quantity of explosive volcanic eruptions?
Mid-oceanic ridges
Subduction zone boundary
Divergent plate boundary
Transform plate boundary
Ocean island hotspots
Question 3 points
Scientific conclusions are based on _____________.
subjective evidence and ancient books
polling of experts
objective evidence and experiments
only quantitative data
public consensus
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Question 4 points
Folds like anticlines and synclines are most associated with _______.
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,1/25/2021 Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access)
Tectonic extension
Erosion
Tectonic shear
Volcanism
Tectonic compression
Question 5 points
The primary basis for classifying detrital (clastic) rocks is _______, whereas the primary
basis for classifying chemical rocks is ________.
particle size ; mineral composition
sorting ; density
particle shape ; trace elements
rock type ; rounding
crystalline structure ; sorting
Question 6 points
The Precambrian Era is the time before abundant multicellular life with hard parts evolved.
This time interval represents what percentage of earth's history?
88%
1%
12%
50%
99%
Question 7 points
Which of the following surficial processes results in the most poorly sorted sediments?
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/le/enhancedSequenceViewer/23329?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff54cbe36-23a9-4505-85fe-e251f80ec34d.sequences.… 2/16
, 1/25/2021 Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access)
glaciers
deep marine
wind
rivers
ocean waves
Question 8 points
In terms of groundwater resources, what properties make the best aquifer?
Low porosity and high permeability
High porosity and high permeability
High porosity and low permeability
Low porosity and low permeability
High porosity and no permeability
Question 9 points
Where is the top of the asthenosphere closest to the earth's surface?
Underneath a collision zone
Next to a subduction zone
Underneath a mid-ocean ridge
In the center of continental plates (craton)
Underneath a transform fault
Question 10 points
A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed _________________.
on the surface of the earth in a quiet (effusive) eruption
on the surface of the earth in an explosive eruption
by immense direct pressure and heat
deep under the surface of the earth
due to erosion, frost wedging, and weathering
Question 11 points
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/le/enhancedSequenceViewer/23329?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff54cbe36-23a9-4505-85fe-e251f80ec34d.sequences.… 3/16
Your quiz has been submitted successfully.
Question 1 points
Which type of faulting is most dangerous in Utah?
Strike-slip
Reverse
Thrust
Transform
Normal
Question 2 points
Where do we generally find the most quantity of explosive volcanic eruptions?
Mid-oceanic ridges
Subduction zone boundary
Divergent plate boundary
Transform plate boundary
Ocean island hotspots
Question 3 points
Scientific conclusions are based on _____________.
subjective evidence and ancient books
polling of experts
objective evidence and experiments
only quantitative data
public consensus
View Feedback
Question 4 points
Folds like anticlines and synclines are most associated with _______.
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/le/enhancedSequenceViewer/23329?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff54cbe36-23a9-4505-85fe-e251f80ec34d.sequences.… 1/16
,1/25/2021 Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access)
Tectonic extension
Erosion
Tectonic shear
Volcanism
Tectonic compression
Question 5 points
The primary basis for classifying detrital (clastic) rocks is _______, whereas the primary
basis for classifying chemical rocks is ________.
particle size ; mineral composition
sorting ; density
particle shape ; trace elements
rock type ; rounding
crystalline structure ; sorting
Question 6 points
The Precambrian Era is the time before abundant multicellular life with hard parts evolved.
This time interval represents what percentage of earth's history?
88%
1%
12%
50%
99%
Question 7 points
Which of the following surficial processes results in the most poorly sorted sediments?
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/le/enhancedSequenceViewer/23329?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff54cbe36-23a9-4505-85fe-e251f80ec34d.sequences.… 2/16
, 1/25/2021 Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access)
glaciers
deep marine
wind
rivers
ocean waves
Question 8 points
In terms of groundwater resources, what properties make the best aquifer?
Low porosity and high permeability
High porosity and high permeability
High porosity and low permeability
Low porosity and low permeability
High porosity and no permeability
Question 9 points
Where is the top of the asthenosphere closest to the earth's surface?
Underneath a collision zone
Next to a subduction zone
Underneath a mid-ocean ridge
In the center of continental plates (craton)
Underneath a transform fault
Question 10 points
A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed _________________.
on the surface of the earth in a quiet (effusive) eruption
on the surface of the earth in an explosive eruption
by immense direct pressure and heat
deep under the surface of the earth
due to erosion, frost wedging, and weathering
Question 11 points
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/le/enhancedSequenceViewer/23329?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff54cbe36-23a9-4505-85fe-e251f80ec34d.sequences.… 3/16
