Geology 101 - Physical Geology » Fall 2020 » Amazing Earth Glaciers

Need help with your exam preparation?

Existing Quiz Clients Login here
Question #1
According to the video, how fast can glaciers move?
A.   10 feet per day
B.   180 feet per day
C.   50 feet per day
D.   5 miles per day
E.   5 inches per day
Question #2
Is it possible that rising sea level can trigger another glaciation?
A.   Yes
B.   No
Question #3
Did the glaciers reach New York City?
A.   Yes
B.   No
Question #4
What are the type(s) of evidence for glaciation found in the underwater cave?
A.   Stalactites and Stalagmites
B.   Bat droppings
C.   Red Saharan Dust
D.   All of the above
Question #5
What rocks are found in the channel scablands?
A.   Basalt
B.   Sandstone
C.   Limestone
D.   Granite
E.   All of the above
Question #6
Is the rock type in the scablands resistant to erosion?
A.   No
B.   Yes
Question #7
How tall is Dry Falls?
A.   Same height as Niagara
B.   Twice the height of Niagara
C.   Ten times the height of Niagara
D.   Three times the height of Niagara
Question #8
How did the channel scablands form?
A.   Meandering and floodplain development
B.   One freak flash flood
C.   Glacial Carving
D.   Wind erosion
E.   Multiple freak flash floods
Question #9
What is Lake Missoula?
A.   A landslide lake
B.   A glacial lake caused by melting ice
C.   A modern lake
D.   A flood deposit
Question #10
How did glaciers play a role?
A.   The way the glaciers triggered volcanic eruptions
B.   They did not play a role in the scablands
C.   The way the glaciers melted
D.   The way the glaciers reflected sunlight
E.   The way the glaciers eroded the rock

Need help with your exam preparation?

Existing Quiz Clients Login here