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Geologic Features

Description: Test your knowledge about the diverse geologic features that shape our planet.
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Which geologic feature is formed by the deposition of sediment by a river?

  1. Sandbar

  2. Esker

  3. Moraine

  4. Karst


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sandbar is a geologic feature formed by the deposition of sediment by a river, typically at the mouth of a river or in the middle of a river.

What is the term for a large, flat area of land that is elevated above the surrounding terrain?

  1. Plateau

  2. Mesa

  3. Butte

  4. Canyon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A plateau is a large, flat area of land that is elevated above the surrounding terrain.

Which geologic feature is formed by the erosion of rock by wind?

  1. Sand dune

  2. Loess

  3. Playa

  4. Badlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sand dune is a geologic feature formed by the erosion of rock by wind.

What is the term for a deep, narrow valley with steep sides?

  1. Canyon

  2. Gorge

  3. Ravine

  4. Gulch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

Which geologic feature is formed by the deposition of sediment by a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Till


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A moraine is a geologic feature formed by the deposition of sediment by a glacier.

What is the term for a large, rounded hill with steep sides?

  1. Mesa

  2. Butte

  3. Pinnacle

  4. Monadnock


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A butte is a large, rounded hill with steep sides.

Which geologic feature is formed by the collapse of a cave roof?

  1. Sinkhole

  2. Karst

  3. Cenote

  4. Pothole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sinkhole is a geologic feature formed by the collapse of a cave roof.

What is the term for a large, flat area of land that is lower than the surrounding terrain?

  1. Basin

  2. Playa

  3. Valley

  4. Depression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A basin is a large, flat area of land that is lower than the surrounding terrain.

Which geologic feature is formed by the erosion of rock by water?

  1. Canyon

  2. Gorge

  3. Ravine

  4. Gulch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A canyon is a geologic feature formed by the erosion of rock by water.

What is the term for a long, narrow ridge of rock that projects from a mountain?

  1. ArĂȘte

  2. Horn

  3. Pinnacle

  4. Monadnock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An arĂȘte is a long, narrow ridge of rock that projects from a mountain.

Which geologic feature is formed by the deposition of sediment by a wave?

  1. Sandbar

  2. Spit

  3. Tombolo

  4. Barrier island


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sandbar is a geologic feature formed by the deposition of sediment by a wave.

What is the term for a large, steep-sided depression in the Earth's surface?

  1. Crater

  2. Caldera

  3. Maar

  4. Sinkhole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A crater is a large, steep-sided depression in the Earth's surface.

Which geologic feature is formed by the eruption of lava from a volcano?

  1. Lava dome

  2. Lava flow

  3. Pyroclastic flow

  4. Ash cloud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lava dome is a geologic feature formed by the eruption of lava from a volcano.

What is the term for a large, rounded hill with a flat top?

  1. Mesa

  2. Butte

  3. Pinnacle

  4. Monadnock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mesa is a large, rounded hill with a flat top.

Which geologic feature is formed by the deposition of sediment by a wind?

  1. Sand dune

  2. Loess

  3. Playa

  4. Badlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sand dune is a geologic feature formed by the deposition of sediment by a wind.

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