Unit 2: Advanced Concepts of Geomorphology - Practice Quiz

1 Which scientist is credited with proposing the theory of Continental Drift, the precursor to Plate Tectonics?

2 The semi-molten layer of the mantle on which tectonic plates move is known as the:

3 Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other horizontally?

4 The San Andreas Fault in California is an example of which type of plate margin?

5 The formation of the Himalayas is primarily attributed to the collision between which two tectonic plates?

6 What is the primary evidence used to support the theory of Sea-Floor Spreading?

7 A 'Benioff zone' is associated with which geological feature?

8 The concept of 'Isostasy' refers to:

9 According to the Geosynclinal Theory, the long, narrow, shallow water depressions where sediments accumulate are called:

10 Which of the following mountain systems was formed during the Alpine Orogeny?

11 In the context of mountain building, what is a 'Nappe'?

12 Block mountains, such as the Vosges in France, are primarily formed by:

13 Kober’s theory of mountain building focuses on the contraction of:

14 Which term describes a large-scale depression formed by the collapse of a volcano's magma chamber?

15 Lava with a high silica content causes explosive eruptions because it is:

16 Which intrusive volcanic landform is a horizontal sheet of solidified magma usually intruded between sedimentary layers?

17 A massive, deep-seated intrusion of igneous rock, often forming the core of mountain ranges, is called a:

18 The Hawaiian Islands are an example of what type of volcanism?

19 What is a 'Pyroclastic Flow'?

20 Which scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake based on observed effects and damage?

21 The point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts is called the:

22 Which seismic waves are the fastest and the first to arrive at a seismic station?

23 S-waves (Secondary waves) cannot travel through:

24 The 'Elastic Rebound Theory' explains the mechanism of:

25 Tsunamis are most commonly generated by:

26 In W.M. Davis's Cycle of Erosion, the three main factors controlling landscape development are:

27 The end product of the Davisian cycle of erosion is a low-lying surface called a:

28 Which geomorphologist proposed the concept of 'Slope Replacement' and criticized Davis's time-dependent model?

29 According to L.C. King, the dominant process in landscape evolution in semi-arid and arid regions is:

30 A 'Monadnock' refers to:

31 The concept of 'Dynamic Equilibrium' in landscape development was proposed by:

32 What landform is formed by the coalescence of pediments according to L.C. King?

33 The term 'Primarumpf', referring to an initial convex uplifted surface, is associated with:

34 Rejuvenation of a river cycle is often indicated by the presence of:

35 Which theory suggests that landscapes are formed by the stripping of deeply weathered saprolite?

36 The 'Base Level of Erosion' concept was first introduced by:

37 An 'Inselberg' is most closely associated with which landscape cycle?

38 Polycyclic or Multi-cyclic landscapes result from:

39 The term 'Panplain', suggesting a surface formed by lateral planation of rivers, was proposed by:

40 Which drainage pattern is likely to form on a dome or volcanic cone?

41 A 'Graben' is a feature associated with:

42 Which of the following is an example of an antecedent river?

43 In the context of erosion surfaces, a 'Summit Accordance' often indicates:

44 What is the specific term for the boundary between the crust and the mantle?

45 Lapilli and Volcanic Bombs are examples of:

46 The 'Ring of Fire' is located around which ocean?

47 Which type of volcano has gentle slopes and is formed by low-viscosity basaltic lava?

48 In plate tectonics, what is a 'constructive margin'?

49 The term 'Denudation' includes:

50 Exfoliation domes are primarily the result of which weathering process?