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

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