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Magazine Problem 3
Explain the difference between relief and topography.
Problem 4
What is a craton? Relate this structure to continental shields and platforms, and describe these regions in North America.
Problem 8
Define the four basic types of faults. How are faults related to earthquakes and seismic activity?
Problem 10
Define orogenesis. What is meant by the birth of mountain chains?
Problem 13
How are plate boundaries related to episodes of mountain building? Explain how different types of plate boundaries produce differing orogenic episodes and different landscapes.
Problem 18
Describe the San Andreas fault and its relationship to ancient sea-floor spreading movements along transform faults.
Problem 21
What is a volcano? In general terms, describe some related features.
Problem 22
Where do you expect to find volcanic activity in the world? Why?
Problem 23
Compare effusive and explosive eruptions. Why are they different? What distinct landforms are produced by each type? Give examples of each.
