2.20 Intro to Landscapes
By Will Pollard
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14 Questions
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1.
The table shown above describes the characteristics of three landscape regions,
A, B, and C, found in the United States. Which list best identifies landscapes
A, B, and C?
The table shown above describes the characteristics of three landscape regions,
A, B, and C, found in the United States. Which list best identifies landscapes
A, B, and C?
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2.
The block diagrams above, labeled A, B, and C, show the relative elevation and
rock structure of three different landscape regions.
Which set correctly identifies the landscape region shown in each block diagram?
The block diagrams above, labeled A, B, and C, show the relative elevation and
rock structure of three different landscape regions.
Which set correctly identifies the landscape region shown in each block diagram?
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3.
Do plains, plateaus, or mountains have the lowest elevation? The lowest relief?
Do plains, plateaus, or mountains have the lowest elevation? The lowest relief?
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4.
How does the bedrock structure of plateaus, plains, and mountains differ?
How does the bedrock structure of plateaus, plains, and mountains differ?
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5.
The Catskills landscape region is classified as a plateau primarily because the
region has
The Catskills landscape region is classified as a plateau primarily because the
region has
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6.
What elevation and bedrock structure are generally found in the Catskills?
What elevation and bedrock structure are generally found in the Catskills?
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7.
Which block diagram shown above best represents a portion of a plateau?
Which block diagram shown above best represents a portion of a plateau?
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8.
Base your answer on the geologic cross section above and the table below. The
cross section represents the bedrock structure beneath four landscape regions,
A, B, C, and D.
Which terms best describe the surface landscapes of A, B, C, and D?
Landscape
Region
Relief
Bedrock
A
great relief, high peaks, deep valleys
faulted and titled structure; many bedrock types, including igneous
B
moderate relief, rounded peaks,
wide valleys
folded sedimentary bedrock
C
moderate to high relief
horizontal sedimentary bedrock layers
D
very little relief, low elevations
horizontal sedimentary bedrock layers
Base your answer on the geologic cross section above and the table below. The
cross section represents the bedrock structure beneath four landscape regions,
A, B, C, and D.
Which terms best describe the surface landscapes of A, B, C, and D?
Landscape
Region
Relief
Bedrock
A
great relief, high peaks, deep valleys
faulted and titled structure; many bedrock types, including igneous
B
moderate relief, rounded peaks,
wide valleys
folded sedimentary bedrock
C
moderate to high relief
horizontal sedimentary bedrock layers
D
very little relief, low elevations
horizontal sedimentary bedrock layers
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9.
The cross section above shows the general bedrock structure of an area
containing three different landscape regions, A, B, and C. Which list correctly
identifies the type of landscapes represented by letters A, B, and C?
The cross section above shows the general bedrock structure of an area
containing three different landscape regions, A, B, and C. Which list correctly
identifies the type of landscapes represented by letters A, B, and C?
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10.
Based on the image above, Location B is in a landscape region that has
Based on the image above, Location B is in a landscape region that has
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11.
Australia’s landscape regions are identified and classified primarily by their
Australia’s landscape regions are identified and classified primarily by their
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12.
Which location (s) has the highest latitude value?
Which location (s) has the highest latitude value?
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13.
Which location is the closest to the equator?
Which location is the closest to the equator?
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14.
Which location has the highest elevation?
Which location has the highest elevation?