This part of the exam is worth 150 points.
This portion of the final exam requires you to answer five (5)
of the ten (10) short answer questions listed below. Review the following four
tips for a successful completion of the exam.
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Respond to each short answer question using two to three
well-constructed paragraphs containing specific details and examples that
support your understanding of the concepts.
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Since the exam is timed, APA citation is not required. Naturally,
students are still expected to produce their own original work.
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While the exams are open-book, keep in-mind there is not enough
time to research each question to find the correct answerâ¦study and prepare
accordingly.
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Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and organization are
considered when scoring this essayâ¦so do your best work!
To move between questions,do not use the tab key. Doing so will highlight and delete text as
you start typing. Instead, use your mouse to place the cursor where you need to
type.
Although this is a timed exam, you will be given 90 minutes in
which to complete this portion. There is a timer in the upper right hand corner
of the exam to help you keep track. After 90 minutes have passed, the exam will
automatically be saved and submitted. Once the exam has been submitted, the
program will close.
Please enter your responses below each question. Answer
five (5) of the following ten (10) questions, using two to three
well-constructed paragraphs per concept. Once answers are submitted,
you will not be able to return to this section.
1. Describe the tundra biome’s climate,
vegetation, and location.
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2. Explain the differences among igneous,
sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, including how each is formed.
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3. Identify and describe the four regions
of the Earth’s interior.
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4. Describe and explain the tectonic
activity, volcanic activity, and general topographic features associated with
the two kinds of divergent plate boundaries: mid-ocean ridges and continental
rift valleys. Include at least one present-day example (specify a location
learned in this course) of each of these kinds of divergent boundaries.
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5. Define and explain the differences
between the volcanic terms magma, lava, and pyroclastics.
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6. Define and explain the differences
between four types of mass wasting. Be sure to include the possible effects
these mass wasting types have on the landscape.
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7. Compare the development and structure of
a meandering channel pattern with a braided channel pattern and identify the
differences between the two.
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8. Define and explain the differences
between the formation processess of a delta and an alluvial fan.
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9. Identify and explain the various ways
that a stream erodes and transports its load.
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10. Describe the formation of the
basin-and-range terrain and the mesa-and-scarp terrain. Be sure to explain the
principal terrain features of each.
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