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

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