Local Geology/Formation of Earth Quiz
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lost Lake was formed by...
an unconformity that caused a spring to flow upward.
Rain/Snow water collecting from surrounding landforms.
Upwelling caused by an unconformity
A river flowing into the pond.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the sliprate for the San Andreas Fault?
10 mm per year.
15 mm per year.
24 mm per year.
34 mm per year.
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Sag ponds can be formed by what processes?
Upwelling in ground water caused by an unconformity.
A spring caused by an unconformity.
Collection of water from surrounding landforms.
Water delivered by humans.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the Mormon Rocks (located near the McDonalds in the Cajon Pass) originally called?
Rock Candy Mountains
Sandstone Rock Mountains
Cajon Rocks
They have always been called the Mormon Rocks.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Devil's Punchbowl and Mormon Rocks appear to be made of the same type of rock. Were they once one rock put together?
Yes, they were formed at the same time and gradually moved apart.
No, they are different.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Cajon Pass freeway was originally a toll road. True or False?
True
False
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long ago was the proto-San Andreas fault forming?
5 million years ago
8 million year ago.
16 million years ago.
20 million years ago.
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