ESS 101 B Exam 2 | ESS 101 B Examination 2 Introduction to
Geology and Societal Impacts Questions and Answers Latest 2025
Guaranteed Pass
Instructions
Dear Class:
There are 58 (some multiple answer questions) regular test questions taken from ESS 101
PowerPoint lecture material and special readings related to human interactions with geologic
processes and materials. The exam is worth 120 points towards your total score (including 1 point for
reading and signing honor statement) out of 400, but will show being out 130 because of the 10
bonus points).
There are also 5 bonus questions worth 2 points each that will be counted towards your total points,
but are extra credit. I will compile the final examination 2 grade out of 120 points. I will then add the
5 lecture extra credit points earned during the 2nd half of the quarter to the converted score out 120.
These points have been earned by the in person class students involvement in lecture discussion.
These points will be added to all student enrolled in ESS 101 (Sections A and B).
Reminder that some web browsers have problems uploading jpeg figures in Canvas. If computer
freezes you can reload your Canvas quiz and prior answers will not be lost.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
1
Page
, LATEST Attempt 1 90 minutes 118 out of 130
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 118 out of 130
Question 1 pts
Which of the following statements are true regarding elastic
deformation?
(2 answers are correct)
Stress and strain are proportional
Stress and strain are not proportional
Basin and Range faulting represents elastic deformation
Fold structures are the result of elastic deformation
Isostatic uplift following deglaciation represents elastic deformation
Question 2 pts
Why will the Great Lakes drain in the future through the Mississippi
River to the Gulf of Mexico?
2
Page
, none of the other answers are correct as Great Lakes will always flow
east to the Atlantic through the St. Lawrence River
a sediment dam is being breached between Lake Michigan and the
Mississippi River
northern Great Lakes are still isostatically rebounding because of ice
sheet cover while the southern Great Lakes are fully compensated (not
rebounding)
southern Great Lakes are still isostatically rebounding because of ice
sheet cover while the northern Great Lakes are fully compensated (not
rebounding)
the St. Lawrence River drainage is uplifting and Great Lakes will be
diverted south towards the Mississippi River drainage
Partial Question 3 pts
Match the depositional setting with sedimentary structures that would
most likely form there:
Ephemeral (arid) Lake mudcracks
3
Page
, Meandering stream graded beds
surface of sand dunes symmetric ripples
Question 4 pts
What are the three controls that determine if a material will deform in a
brittle or ductile manner? (three answers are correct)
sea level
age of the units being deformed
rocks are hard and will always break
low strain rate
composition of deforming material
temperature
seasonal changes in atmospheric temperature
thickness of the deforming beds
4
Question 5 pts
Page
Geology and Societal Impacts Questions and Answers Latest 2025
Guaranteed Pass
Instructions
Dear Class:
There are 58 (some multiple answer questions) regular test questions taken from ESS 101
PowerPoint lecture material and special readings related to human interactions with geologic
processes and materials. The exam is worth 120 points towards your total score (including 1 point for
reading and signing honor statement) out of 400, but will show being out 130 because of the 10
bonus points).
There are also 5 bonus questions worth 2 points each that will be counted towards your total points,
but are extra credit. I will compile the final examination 2 grade out of 120 points. I will then add the
5 lecture extra credit points earned during the 2nd half of the quarter to the converted score out 120.
These points have been earned by the in person class students involvement in lecture discussion.
These points will be added to all student enrolled in ESS 101 (Sections A and B).
Reminder that some web browsers have problems uploading jpeg figures in Canvas. If computer
freezes you can reload your Canvas quiz and prior answers will not be lost.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
1
Page
, LATEST Attempt 1 90 minutes 118 out of 130
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 118 out of 130
Question 1 pts
Which of the following statements are true regarding elastic
deformation?
(2 answers are correct)
Stress and strain are proportional
Stress and strain are not proportional
Basin and Range faulting represents elastic deformation
Fold structures are the result of elastic deformation
Isostatic uplift following deglaciation represents elastic deformation
Question 2 pts
Why will the Great Lakes drain in the future through the Mississippi
River to the Gulf of Mexico?
2
Page
, none of the other answers are correct as Great Lakes will always flow
east to the Atlantic through the St. Lawrence River
a sediment dam is being breached between Lake Michigan and the
Mississippi River
northern Great Lakes are still isostatically rebounding because of ice
sheet cover while the southern Great Lakes are fully compensated (not
rebounding)
southern Great Lakes are still isostatically rebounding because of ice
sheet cover while the northern Great Lakes are fully compensated (not
rebounding)
the St. Lawrence River drainage is uplifting and Great Lakes will be
diverted south towards the Mississippi River drainage
Partial Question 3 pts
Match the depositional setting with sedimentary structures that would
most likely form there:
Ephemeral (arid) Lake mudcracks
3
Page
, Meandering stream graded beds
surface of sand dunes symmetric ripples
Question 4 pts
What are the three controls that determine if a material will deform in a
brittle or ductile manner? (three answers are correct)
sea level
age of the units being deformed
rocks are hard and will always break
low strain rate
composition of deforming material
temperature
seasonal changes in atmospheric temperature
thickness of the deforming beds
4
Question 5 pts
Page
