Endogenic and Exogenic Processes Quiz

What type of geological process is responsible for creating folds like anticlines and synclines?

• Faulting

• Volcanism

• Folding

• Metamorphism

Which of the following is a type of endogenic process?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Volcanism

• Sedimentation

What is the primary factor influencing regional metamorphism?

• Heat

• Pressure

• Water

• Wind

Which process involves the movement of weathered material by natural agents?

• Folding

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Faulting

What causes earthquakes according to the document?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movements

• Solar flares

• Ocean currents

Which type of metamorphism is mainly influenced by heat from magma?

• Regional metamorphism

• Dynamic metamorphism

• Contact metamorphism

• Hydrothermal metamorphism

What is the process called when rock layers bend under compressional forces?

• Faulting

• Folding

• Weathering

• Erosion

In exogenic processes, what is the primary agent of erosion?

• Wind

• Ice

• Water

• Gravity

What is the main cause of mass wasting?

• Tectonic activity

• Vegetation growth

• Gravity

• Chemical reactions

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Ice wedging

• Abrasion

• Oxidation

• Plant root growth