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,Exploring Geology, 5e (Reynolds)Chapter 1 The Nature of Geology
1) Which of the following was mentioned in the opening two-page spread of Chapter 1?
A) Oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve
B) The scenery of Glacier National Park
C) Earthquakes along the San Andreas fault
D) Oil beneath the Gulf Coast of the United States
Answer: B
Section: 01.00
Topic: Study of Geology
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
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2) Which of the following is probably least at risk for geologic hazards?
A) Next to a river in low areas
B) Near an active fault
C) On soils that gently expand when wet
D) On gentle slopes away from mountains
E) Close to, but upwind of, an active volcano
Answer: D
Section: 01.01
Topic: Geology and the Human Environment
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Gradable: automatic
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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,3) Which potential geologic hazard is NOT represented by a feature on this figure?
A) An earthquake
B) A volcano
C) Contaminated groundwater
D) A landslide
E) Flood-prone areas
Answer: C
Section: 01.01
Topic: Geology and the Human Environment
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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, 4) Which of the following geologic aspects influence our lives based on the photograph showing
horses and cows on a grassy field?
A) The presence of mountains, which influence the formation of clouds and precipitation
B) The steepness of slopes
C) The availability of water
D) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: D
Section: 01.01
Topic: Geology and the Human Environment
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
5) The distribution of natural resources is influenced by the
A) type of rocks.
B) age of the rocks.
C) way in which the rocks formed.
D) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: D
Section: 01.01
Topic: Rocks
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
6) Which of the following factors was most important in controlling the distribution of copper
mines in the western U.S. versus iron mines in the Great Lakes region?
A) The amount of precipitation (rain and snow).
B) The time of year when precipitation occurs.
C) Different ages and geologic histories of the rocks.
D) The latitude (distance south or north from the equator).
Answer: C
Section: 01.01
Topic: Mineral Resource
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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