EARTH SCI 2GG3 FINAL 2024
EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which of the following statements about sinkholes is FALSE?
A● Sinkholes can occur w here there is soluble rock near the surface
B● Sinkholes are usually found in remote and swampy areas
C● Sinkholes occur in Canadathawing
D● Sinkholes can cause damage to roads and bridges - ANSWERS-B
QUESTION 2
The discharge of a stream with a velocity of 5m/s and a cross sectional area of 2m2
is:
A● 5.0 m3/s
B● 2.5 m2/s
C● 7.0 m3/s
D● 10.0 m3/s - ANSWERS-D
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QUESTION 3
If you were in a very cold climate and looking out at an area with many sinkholes
and rough terrain, what would you most likely be looking at?
A● Expansive soils
B● Soil compaction
C● Subsidence due to groundwater pumping
D● Thermokarst - ANSWERS-D
QUESTION 4
On which tectonic plate is the city of Los Angeles, California located?
A● Pacific Plate
B● Juan de Fuca Plate
C● Explorer Plate
D● Gorda Plate - ANSWERS-A
QUESTION 5
Permafrost covers approximately how much of Canada's land surface?
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A● 5%
B● 15%
C● 23%
D● 30%
E● 50% - ANSWERS-E
QUESTION 6
When discussing rivers and longitudinal profiles base level describes:
A● a point where only sedimentation occurs
B● it is most likely at a high elevation
C● a balance between channel sedimentation and erosion
D● it is always at sea level - ANSWERS-C
QUESTION 7
Where are earthquakes generally found?
A● Convergent boundaries
B● Hot spots
C● Divergent boundaries
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D● Transform fault boundaries
E● Earthquakes are found on all of the listed locations - ANSWERS-E
QUESTION 8
Which of the following is NOT a readily dissolvable rock?
A● Limestone
B● Granite
C● Gypsum
D● Marble - ANSWERS-B
QUESTION 9
What is the definition of soil according to a soil scientist?
A● Any dark material on earth's surface
B● Decayed plant material
C● Hard clay layer cemented with calcite, iron oxide, or silica
D● Any solid earth material that has been altered by physical, chemical, and
organic processes so
that it can support rooted plants - ANSWERS-D
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EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which of the following statements about sinkholes is FALSE?
A● Sinkholes can occur w here there is soluble rock near the surface
B● Sinkholes are usually found in remote and swampy areas
C● Sinkholes occur in Canadathawing
D● Sinkholes can cause damage to roads and bridges - ANSWERS-B
QUESTION 2
The discharge of a stream with a velocity of 5m/s and a cross sectional area of 2m2
is:
A● 5.0 m3/s
B● 2.5 m2/s
C● 7.0 m3/s
D● 10.0 m3/s - ANSWERS-D
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QUESTION 3
If you were in a very cold climate and looking out at an area with many sinkholes
and rough terrain, what would you most likely be looking at?
A● Expansive soils
B● Soil compaction
C● Subsidence due to groundwater pumping
D● Thermokarst - ANSWERS-D
QUESTION 4
On which tectonic plate is the city of Los Angeles, California located?
A● Pacific Plate
B● Juan de Fuca Plate
C● Explorer Plate
D● Gorda Plate - ANSWERS-A
QUESTION 5
Permafrost covers approximately how much of Canada's land surface?
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A● 5%
B● 15%
C● 23%
D● 30%
E● 50% - ANSWERS-E
QUESTION 6
When discussing rivers and longitudinal profiles base level describes:
A● a point where only sedimentation occurs
B● it is most likely at a high elevation
C● a balance between channel sedimentation and erosion
D● it is always at sea level - ANSWERS-C
QUESTION 7
Where are earthquakes generally found?
A● Convergent boundaries
B● Hot spots
C● Divergent boundaries
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D● Transform fault boundaries
E● Earthquakes are found on all of the listed locations - ANSWERS-E
QUESTION 8
Which of the following is NOT a readily dissolvable rock?
A● Limestone
B● Granite
C● Gypsum
D● Marble - ANSWERS-B
QUESTION 9
What is the definition of soil according to a soil scientist?
A● Any dark material on earth's surface
B● Decayed plant material
C● Hard clay layer cemented with calcite, iron oxide, or silica
D● Any solid earth material that has been altered by physical, chemical, and
organic processes so
that it can support rooted plants - ANSWERS-D
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