Quiz 6 Questions and Answers- PHSC
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Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that affects the size and speed of a wave? - Answer-
wind direction
When thick accumulations of glacial ice melt along a coastline (like in Maine or Norway), relative sea
level will ______ due to isostatic rebound of the land? - Answer-fall
A wave with a wavelength of 10 meters breaks (creates surf) at what depth? - Answer-0.5 m
The smallest difference in tidal range is seen during which phase of the tidal cycle? - Answer-neap tide
A lake formed when a block of glacial ice is left behind in ground moraine is called a(n) - Answer-kettle
The Coconino Sandstone was likely deposited as - Answer-sand waves during Noah's flood
, The largest difference in tidal range is seen during which phase of the tidal cycle? - Answer-spring tide
The lowest point of a wave is called the - Answer-wave trough
The terminus of a valley glacier in equilibrium will - Answer-will remain in about the same place with
respect to the valley
Combined, glaciers and deserts cover approximately what percentage of the earth's land surface? -
Answer-40%
During the Ice Age, precipitation rates in desert areas today (like Nevada) - Answer-were more than
today
Which type of hard stabilization structure is built perpendicular to the shoreline to sand movement
along the shore? - Answer-groin
Which current is found within the Gulf of Mexico? - Answer-The Loop Current
The largest collection of sand dunes in the western hemisphere can be found in the state of - Answer-
Nebraska
This book of the Bible contains more references to snow, cold and ice than any other is - Answer-Job
Which of the following is NOT a depositional feature of the shore? - Answer-marine terrace
A sinuous ridge of fairly well-sorted sand and gravel produced in a glacial setting is called a(n) - Answer-
esker
210
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that affects the size and speed of a wave? - Answer-
wind direction
When thick accumulations of glacial ice melt along a coastline (like in Maine or Norway), relative sea
level will ______ due to isostatic rebound of the land? - Answer-fall
A wave with a wavelength of 10 meters breaks (creates surf) at what depth? - Answer-0.5 m
The smallest difference in tidal range is seen during which phase of the tidal cycle? - Answer-neap tide
A lake formed when a block of glacial ice is left behind in ground moraine is called a(n) - Answer-kettle
The Coconino Sandstone was likely deposited as - Answer-sand waves during Noah's flood
, The largest difference in tidal range is seen during which phase of the tidal cycle? - Answer-spring tide
The lowest point of a wave is called the - Answer-wave trough
The terminus of a valley glacier in equilibrium will - Answer-will remain in about the same place with
respect to the valley
Combined, glaciers and deserts cover approximately what percentage of the earth's land surface? -
Answer-40%
During the Ice Age, precipitation rates in desert areas today (like Nevada) - Answer-were more than
today
Which type of hard stabilization structure is built perpendicular to the shoreline to sand movement
along the shore? - Answer-groin
Which current is found within the Gulf of Mexico? - Answer-The Loop Current
The largest collection of sand dunes in the western hemisphere can be found in the state of - Answer-
Nebraska
This book of the Bible contains more references to snow, cold and ice than any other is - Answer-Job
Which of the following is NOT a depositional feature of the shore? - Answer-marine terrace
A sinuous ridge of fairly well-sorted sand and gravel produced in a glacial setting is called a(n) - Answer-
esker
