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What is fluvial geomorphology primarily concerned with?
What is fluvial geomorphology primarily concerned with?
Which of the following is NOT a method of erosion experienced by streams?
Which of the following is NOT a method of erosion experienced by streams?
What is the term for the study of the physical features of the Earth and their relation to geological structures?
What is the term for the study of the physical features of the Earth and their relation to geological structures?
An alluvial fan is typically formed at the base of which geographical feature?
An alluvial fan is typically formed at the base of which geographical feature?
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Which of the following describes a landform with high relief?
Which of the following describes a landform with high relief?
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What geological activity involves the melting, movement, and cooling of molten rock?
What geological activity involves the melting, movement, and cooling of molten rock?
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What characterizes a braided stream?
What characterizes a braided stream?
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Which type of weathering involves the physical breaking down of rocks?
Which type of weathering involves the physical breaking down of rocks?
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In glaciology, what is the core of ablation?
In glaciology, what is the core of ablation?
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What phenomenon occurs when large rock masses expand and break apart due to pressure changes?
What phenomenon occurs when large rock masses expand and break apart due to pressure changes?
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Which type of glacier is found in mountainous regions?
Which type of glacier is found in mountainous regions?
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What happens when ice accumulation exceeds ablation?
What happens when ice accumulation exceeds ablation?
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What factor enhances surface runoff in a landscape?
What factor enhances surface runoff in a landscape?
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What causes the formation of a crevasse in a glacier?
What causes the formation of a crevasse in a glacier?
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Which of the following describes the downward movement of rock and soil due to gravity?
Which of the following describes the downward movement of rock and soil due to gravity?
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Which process is characterized by water seeping into rock cracks, freezing, and widening those cracks?
Which process is characterized by water seeping into rock cracks, freezing, and widening those cracks?
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What is the primary role of sediment in fluvial geomorphology?
What is the primary role of sediment in fluvial geomorphology?
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What defines an oxbow lake?
What defines an oxbow lake?
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What is an aquifer best described as?
What is an aquifer best described as?
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How are earthquakes measured?
How are earthquakes measured?
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What is the main characteristic of a landform with low relief?
What is the main characteristic of a landform with low relief?
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Which type of weathering involves the alteration of minerals making them chemically different?
Which type of weathering involves the alteration of minerals making them chemically different?
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What is an example of mass wasting?
What is an example of mass wasting?
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What geological structure occurs when rock layers fold into an arch-like shape?
What geological structure occurs when rock layers fold into an arch-like shape?
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What enhances infiltration into the soil?
What enhances infiltration into the soil?
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Which process involves the breaking down of rocks due to temperature changes?
Which process involves the breaking down of rocks due to temperature changes?
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How is the rate of surface runoff related to infiltration?
How is the rate of surface runoff related to infiltration?
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What type of geological formation stores and provides water underground?
What type of geological formation stores and provides water underground?
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What is the term for the fracture or crack in the Earth's crust that allows for movement?
What is the term for the fracture or crack in the Earth's crust that allows for movement?
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What is the initiating cause of earthquakes?
What is the initiating cause of earthquakes?
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What is an alluvial fan primarily characterized by?
What is an alluvial fan primarily characterized by?
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Which process is NOT a method of stream erosion?
Which process is NOT a method of stream erosion?
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What occurs when a river meanders and cuts off a loop?
What occurs when a river meanders and cuts off a loop?
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What primarily characterizes a braided stream?
What primarily characterizes a braided stream?
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What determines the core of accumulation in a glacier?
What determines the core of accumulation in a glacier?
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What is the primary factor that influences glacier movement?
What is the primary factor that influences glacier movement?
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Which term describes the process of sediment being deposited in a new location?
Which term describes the process of sediment being deposited in a new location?
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What happens during the ablation of a glacier?
What happens during the ablation of a glacier?
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What is the function of a crevasse in a glacier?
What is the function of a crevasse in a glacier?
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What defines a glacier as being an alpine glacier?
What defines a glacier as being an alpine glacier?
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Which of the following statements best describes mechanical weathering?
Which of the following statements best describes mechanical weathering?
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Which geological feature is characterized by significant elevation changes and uneven terrain?
Which geological feature is characterized by significant elevation changes and uneven terrain?
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What is the primary characteristic of unloading weathering?
What is the primary characteristic of unloading weathering?
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In a geographical context, what does the term 'syncline' refer to?
In a geographical context, what does the term 'syncline' refer to?
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Which factor most significantly increases the risk of surface runoff?
Which factor most significantly increases the risk of surface runoff?
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What mechanism primarily drives mass wasting events?
What mechanism primarily drives mass wasting events?
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Which type of aquifer is primarily composed of impermeable rock layers that do not allow water to flow freely?
Which type of aquifer is primarily composed of impermeable rock layers that do not allow water to flow freely?
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Which of the following processes primarily leads to the formation of an alluvial fan?
Which of the following processes primarily leads to the formation of an alluvial fan?
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Which weathering process involves the growth of salt crystals causing rock degradation?
Which weathering process involves the growth of salt crystals causing rock degradation?
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What is the primary inverse relationship between infiltration and surface runoff indicative of?
What is the primary inverse relationship between infiltration and surface runoff indicative of?
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What is the main difference between an erosional landform and a depositional landform?
What is the main difference between an erosional landform and a depositional landform?
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Which process is responsible for the formation of a braided stream pattern?
Which process is responsible for the formation of a braided stream pattern?
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Which characteristic is typical of the core of ablation in a glacier?
Which characteristic is typical of the core of ablation in a glacier?
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What is a primary cause for the formation of an alluvial fan?
What is a primary cause for the formation of an alluvial fan?
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What defines the difference between internal deformation and basal sliding in glaciers?
What defines the difference between internal deformation and basal sliding in glaciers?
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What is the significance of the concept of 'crevasse' in glaciology?
What is the significance of the concept of 'crevasse' in glaciology?
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Under what conditions would a glacier primarily experience ablation?
Under what conditions would a glacier primarily experience ablation?
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Which type of glacier is characterized by flow primarily occurring in a mountainous region?
Which type of glacier is characterized by flow primarily occurring in a mountainous region?
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What environmental change does it indicate when accumulation exceeds ablation in a glacier?
What environmental change does it indicate when accumulation exceeds ablation in a glacier?
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Study Notes
Physical Geography Exam 3 Summary
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Geomorphology: The study of Earth's physical features and their geological structures. Topography studies Earth's surface features. Relief refers to elevation differences. Low relief is relatively flat, high relief has significant elevation changes. Relief is a key concept in evaluating topographic features.
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Igneous Processes: Involve the melting, movement, and cooling of molten rock (magma). Syncline is a rock fold with younger layers at the center. Fault is a fracture in Earth's crust with movement. Earthquakes measure magnitude on a scale. Different igneous processes result in varied landforms.
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Weathering: The breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces. Mechanical weathering (e.g., unloading, freeze-thaw) physically alters rocks. Chemical weathering alters rocks' chemical composition. Erosion, transportation, and deposition are processes shaping Earth's surface through these changes and moving debris to new locations. Weathering rates are affected by climate, rock type, and presence of water. Types of weathering: mechanical (e.g., unloading, freeze-thaw) and chemical.
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Fluvial Processes (Ch 13): Rivers/streams shape landscapes by carrying rocks and soil. Relationship between infiltration and surface runoff is significant. Factors influencing infiltration include soil moisture content, good vegetation cover, gentle slopes. Factors affecting surface runoff include land contours, steep slopes, soil compaction, and poor vegetation cover. Aquifers store and provide water, holding it in porous rocks and sediment. River processes influence landscape evolution.
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Glacial Processes (Ch 14): Fluvial Geomorphology studies how rivers shape landscapes. Erosion is the wearing away of soil, sediment, or other material. Depositional features result from sediment deposition from water, wind, or ice. Examples include alluvial fans (sediment deposits at mountain bases) and oxbow lakes (crescent-shaped lakes formed from meandering rivers). Depositional landforms are shaped by sediment.
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Glaciers (Ch 16): Glaciers flow through two mechanisms: Internal deformation and Basal sliding. Alpine glaciers (mountain glaciers) and Ice sheets (continental glaciers). Ablation is where ice is lost, and accumulation is where snow builds up. Crevasses are deep cracks in glaciers. Moraines are ridges of rock and sediment deposited by glaciers. Glacial processes significantly impact topography. Ice movement and deposition modify the landscape. Ablation exceeds accumulation, ice retreats. Accumulation exceeds ablation, ice advances.
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This quiz covers the key concepts of geomorphology, igneous processes, and weathering as they pertain to Earth's physical geography. Understand the significance of relief, rock folding, and the processes of erosion and fluvial systems. Prepare to explore how these elements shape our environment.
