Physical Geography Final Exam Study Guide
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Physical Geography Final Exam Study Guide

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What is the main driving force for mass movements of rock materials?

  • Friction
  • Tectonic activity
  • Gravity (correct)
  • Wind

    • Which type of weathering requires the presence of water?

  • Biological weathering
  • Chemical weathering (correct)
  • Physical weathering
  • Mechanical weathering

    • What is the role of carbonation in weathering?

  • Freezing rocks to break them apart
  • Dissolving rocks, like limestone, creating underground caverns (correct)
  • Causing mechanical stress on rocks
  • Creating pressure to change rock structure

    • Which mechanism is considered the most effective globally for erosion?

    <p>Running water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is topography defined as?

    <p>The physical surface of the lithosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of carbonation in weathering?

    <p>It dissolves rocks like limestone, creating underground caverns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of mass movement?

    <p>Avalanche of snow and ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of infiltration capacity related to?

    <p>The capacity of soil to absorb water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which weathering process requires the presence of water?

    <p>Chemical weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes topography from landscapes?

    <p>Topography refers to the physical surface of the lithosphere, while landscapes are an assemblage of landforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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