Geog 001 - Physical Geography » Spring 2022 » Chapter 17 Quiz

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Question #1
Although carbonate rocks most often interact with carbonic acid, the following substance has also been found to sometimes play a role in rock dissolution?
A.   Nitric acid
B.   Sulfuric acid
C.   Radioactive uranium
D.   Radon
E.   Dolomite
Question #2
Which of the following is not a component of karst landscapes?
A.   Steep slopes
B.   Swallow holes common
C.   Dry stream valleys
D.   Sinkholes common
E.   extensive stream channels
Question #3
Caves are found in most parts of the world where there are thick ________ deposits under the surface.
A.   tufa
B.   sandstone
C.   dripstone
D.   till
E.   limestone
Question #4
The most rapid landscape solution occurs in ________ areas.
A.   middle latitude
B.   humid
C.   granite
D.   cold
E.   dry
Question #5
________ is the term for solution topography in regions of limestone bedrock.
A.   Hydrothermal
B.   Dripstone
C.   Travertine
D.   Karst
E.   Doline
Question #6
Which of the following features is not totally found underground?
A.   Speleothem
B.   Stalactite
C.   Sinkhole
D.   Column (pillar)
E.   Stalagmite
Question #7
Which of the following is an example of a speleothem?
A.   A sinkhole
B.   A cavern
C.   A stalactite
D.   A mogote
E.   A doline
Question #8
Like limestone, ________ is highly susceptible to subsurface erosion.
A.   sandstone
B.   basalt
C.   gypsum
D.   shale
E.   granite
Question #9
From the text's description, it is clear that sinkholes conflict with urban land uses in ________.
A.   Chicago
B.   Los Angeles
C.   New York City
D.   Iowa
E.   Florida

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