Geomorphology L01

Difference in landforms are largely explainable in terms of

• differences in geologic structure

• geomorphic processes

• stage of development

• all are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Concept of geomorphic cycle was described in detail by

• W. M. Davis

• Walther Penk

• G. K. Gilbert

• James Hutton

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The doctrine of uniformitarianism is summarized as

• past is key to the present

• past is different from present

• present is key to the past

• past is past

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Geomorphology can be described as

• study of volcanoes

• study of ocean

• a discourse on earth forms

• a discussion on earth interior

James Hutton (1726-1797) recognized the

• doctrine of catastrophism

• doctrine of uniformitarianism

• doctrine of geomorphic cycle

• doctrine of pediplanation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

W.M. Davis (1850-1934) can be considered as a great

• definer

• analyst

• analyst and systematizer

• definer, analyst, and systematizer

Which of the following is NOT correct? (you can select several answers)

• The same physical processes and laws that operate today operated throughout geologic time, necessarily always with the same intensity as now

• To a large degree the earth’s surface possesses relief because the geomorphic processes operate at differential rate.

• Simplicity of geomorphic evolution is more common than complexity.

• World climates are not necessary to a proper understanding of the geomorphic processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is catastrophism?

• Theory that explains about formation of landforms by slow process

• Theory that explains about formation of landforms by disastrous events

• Theory that explains about formation of landforms by weathering

• Theory that explains about formation of landforms by erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

In what concept, “present is key to the past” is best explained?

• Catastrophism

• Pedimentation

• Geomorphic Cycle

• Uniformitarianism

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the name of the philosopher who observed the annual increments of silt and clay deposited by the Nile, said, “Egypt is a gift of river”, and is commonly known as the father of history?

• Aristotle (384 – 322 B.C.)

• Strabo (54 B.C. – A.D. 25)

• Herodotus (485 – 425 B.C.)

• Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519 A.D.)