Geography 2051 Test 1 LSU Questions And
Answers
Andes mountains are considered part of the -
correct answer ✅lithosphere
Characteristics and attributes that make a location unique and
different from other locations are -
correct answer ✅the focus of the place theme in the geographic
region
possible explanation of some phenomena that requires testing and
verification -
correct answer ✅Hypothesis
Most natural systems are open in terms of -
correct answer ✅matter and energy
When a system responds to some change in input of environmental
condition in such a way the initial change is enhanced is -
correct answer ✅positive feedback
Latitude is used to -
correct answer ✅identify position north and south of the equator
,Geography 2051 Test 1 LSU Questions And
Answers
what on a map is used to identify symbols, color, etc -
correct answer ✅key or legend
What period was earth formed in -
correct answer ✅precambrian period
radiometric dating is a type of...? -
correct answer ✅absolute dating technique
key idea of uniformitarianism suggests that -
correct answer ✅the same processes shaping the earth today
operated to shape it in the past
Half life is the time required for what perfect of isotope to decay -
correct answer ✅50%
Moving from surface of earth to the core, the density of the earth
materials and their temperature -
correct answer ✅increase
,Geography 2051 Test 1 LSU Questions And
Answers
Which has a greater density: oceanic crust or continental crust? -
correct answer ✅oceanic crust
Principle of superposition is component of... -
correct answer ✅relative dating
Inner core of the earth is made up of mainly.. -
correct answer ✅solid iton
Lithosphere includes... -
correct answer ✅the crust and uppermost layer of the mantle
What are the most common elements in the earths crust? -
correct answer ✅oxygen and silicon
batolith is a type of -
correct answer ✅pluton and intrusive igneous formation
Where do extrusive igneous rock form? -
correct answer ✅on the surface
, Geography 2051 Test 1 LSU Questions And
Answers
T/F: In general, metaphoric rocks are rocks that have been formed
as a result of being exposed to tremendous heat and pressure -
correct answer ✅False
what are clastic rocks formed from? -
correct answer ✅particles of other rocks
What is an example of sedimentary rock? -
correct answer ✅Sanstone
What are two common types of igneous rocks? -
correct answer ✅Granite and Basalt
Where do subduction zones occur? -
correct answer ✅along convergent plate boundaries
Where is new oceanic crust created? -
correct answer ✅at divergent plate boundaries
What is sea floor spreading thought to be driven by? -
correct answer ✅convection currents in the mantle
Answers
Andes mountains are considered part of the -
correct answer ✅lithosphere
Characteristics and attributes that make a location unique and
different from other locations are -
correct answer ✅the focus of the place theme in the geographic
region
possible explanation of some phenomena that requires testing and
verification -
correct answer ✅Hypothesis
Most natural systems are open in terms of -
correct answer ✅matter and energy
When a system responds to some change in input of environmental
condition in such a way the initial change is enhanced is -
correct answer ✅positive feedback
Latitude is used to -
correct answer ✅identify position north and south of the equator
,Geography 2051 Test 1 LSU Questions And
Answers
what on a map is used to identify symbols, color, etc -
correct answer ✅key or legend
What period was earth formed in -
correct answer ✅precambrian period
radiometric dating is a type of...? -
correct answer ✅absolute dating technique
key idea of uniformitarianism suggests that -
correct answer ✅the same processes shaping the earth today
operated to shape it in the past
Half life is the time required for what perfect of isotope to decay -
correct answer ✅50%
Moving from surface of earth to the core, the density of the earth
materials and their temperature -
correct answer ✅increase
,Geography 2051 Test 1 LSU Questions And
Answers
Which has a greater density: oceanic crust or continental crust? -
correct answer ✅oceanic crust
Principle of superposition is component of... -
correct answer ✅relative dating
Inner core of the earth is made up of mainly.. -
correct answer ✅solid iton
Lithosphere includes... -
correct answer ✅the crust and uppermost layer of the mantle
What are the most common elements in the earths crust? -
correct answer ✅oxygen and silicon
batolith is a type of -
correct answer ✅pluton and intrusive igneous formation
Where do extrusive igneous rock form? -
correct answer ✅on the surface
, Geography 2051 Test 1 LSU Questions And
Answers
T/F: In general, metaphoric rocks are rocks that have been formed
as a result of being exposed to tremendous heat and pressure -
correct answer ✅False
what are clastic rocks formed from? -
correct answer ✅particles of other rocks
What is an example of sedimentary rock? -
correct answer ✅Sanstone
What are two common types of igneous rocks? -
correct answer ✅Granite and Basalt
Where do subduction zones occur? -
correct answer ✅along convergent plate boundaries
Where is new oceanic crust created? -
correct answer ✅at divergent plate boundaries
What is sea floor spreading thought to be driven by? -
correct answer ✅convection currents in the mantle
