100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Test Bank to Accompany Earth An Introduction to Physical Geology,Tarbuck,11e $30.48   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Test Bank to Accompany Earth An Introduction to Physical Geology,Tarbuck,11e

 3 views  0 purchase

Nothing can help you conquer your exams more than a reliable test bank for Earth An Introduction to Physical Geology,Tarbuck,11e. These practice exam questions give you access instructor-like exam questions, and topics that most likely will be asked about during your next exam. Buy the test bank a...

[Show more]

Preview 4 out of 1445  pages

  • June 4, 2024
  • 1445
  • 2023/2024
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
book image

Book Title:

Author(s):

  • Edition:
  • ISBN:
  • Edition:
All documents for this subject (1)
avatar-seller
TestBank4Textbooks
Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, 11e (Tarbuck) Chapter 1 An Introduction to Geology 1.1 Multiple -Choice Questions 1) Which one of the following is a natural disaster? A) A hurricane forming in the Atlantic Ocean B) A landslide striking San Francisco C) A volcano erupting in the Aleutian Islands D) An earthquake occurring in the Mojave Desert Answer: B Diff: 1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension Global Sci Out: 5 & 7 Section: 1.1 - Geology: The Science of the Earth Focus/Concepts : 1.1 Earth Science LO: 8.1 - Natural hazards result from natural Earth processes. 2) Which culture recorded the earliest writings about topics such as fossils, earthquakes, and gemstones? A) Roman Empire B) Renaissance Europe C) Ancient China D) Ancien t Greece Answer: D Diff: 1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Global Sci Out: 7 Section: 1.2 - The Development of Geology Focus/Concepts: 1.2 Earth Science LO: 7.2 - Geology affects the distribution and development of human populations. 3) Which of the following is not a geologic hazard? A) Poor construction materials resulting in a cracked foundation B) Volcanic eruptions sending lava flows toward a city C) Deforestation on a floodplain increasing the severity of river floods D) Climate change leading to sea level rise Answer: A Diff: 2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension Global Sci Out: 5 & 7 Section: 1.1 - Geology: The Science of the Earth Focus/Concepts: 1.1 Earth Science LO: 8.1 - Natural hazards result from natural Earth processes. 4) The Principle of ________ states that the physical, chemical, and biological processes at work shaping the Earth today have also operated in the geologic past. A) Catastrophism B) Plate Tectonics C) Creationism D) Uniformitarianism Answer: D Diff: 1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Global Sci Out: 7 Section: 1.2 - The Development of Geology Focus/Concepts: 1.2 Earth Science LO: 1.5 - Earth scientists use their understanding of the past to forecast Earth's future. 5) What is the accepted age of the Earth? A) 6,000 years B) 1 million years C) 4.6 million years D) 4.6 billion years Answer: D Diff: 1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Global Sci Out: 7 Section: 1.2 - The Development of Geology Focus/Concepts: 1.2 Earth Science LO: 2.2 - Our Solar System formed from a vast cloud of gas and dust 4.6 billion years ago. 6) ________ was in important 18 th century scientist who developed the idea of Uniformitarianism to explain the slow, steady changes responsible for shaping the Earth. A) Charles Lyell B) Isaac Newton C) James Hutton D) Charles Darwin Answer: C Diff: 1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Global Sci Out: 7 Section: 1.2 - The Development of Geology Focus/Concepts: 1.2 Earth Science LO: 1.5 - Earth scientists use their understanding of the past to forecast Earth's future.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TestBank4Textbooks. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $30.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

79271 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$30.48
  • (0)
  Add to cart