Geography Rocks!

Physical Geography

Tectonic Test Review

In the beginning......

• The Big Bang
• Cosmic egg
• Inflation Theory
• Big Bang Theory
• The Planets
• Evolution of the Earth

• Convection Currents
• Superswells
• Rock Cycle
• Theories: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics
• Plate Boundaries: causes/types/effects

• Types (shield vs cone/strato/composite)
• Parts of a volcano
• Eruption Wars -- Lava vs Explosive
• Pompeii
• Red Hot Lava - velocity, viscosity and YOU!
• Hot Spots vs Plate Boundaries

• Waves (p-, s-, l-)
• seismology, seismometers, etc.
• Damage/ specifics, i.e. Northridge Earthquake, Indonesian 2004
• Effects (shaking, faulting, liquefaction.......)
• Tsunami (generation, effects, tsunameters, DART)

• 5 types of mountains
• 3 stages of orogeny
• orogenous zones
• faulting vs folding -- the epic fruit roll-up battle
• isostasy and isostatic rebound

• Who is s/he?
• What is her/his motivation?
• Can s/he tell you where to go?
• Will Captain Geography win the Super Hero of the Year Award? STAY TUNED!

TEST BREAKDOWN:

Part A: True or False [20 marks]

Part B: Multiple Choice [20 marks]

Part C: Diagrams [10 marks]

Part D: Short Answer [15 marks]

Part E: Essay [10 marks]

Total: ________ 75 marks

BONUS HINT: Hide the word limnologist somewhere in your written work (1 bonus mark). Additional bonus marks [2], if you define it.