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

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