Immediate downstream sediment conditions

Describe the similarities and differences in flow and immediate downstream sediment conditions in confluences that are asymmetrical vs. symmetrical

Biogeochemical processing

Why is biogeochemical processing so elevated in the hyporheic zone of a stream channel, compared to the overlying fluvial system?

Effusive and explosive eruptions

How are effusive and explosive eruptions different? What distinct landforms are produced by each type?

Tectonic settings for volcanic activity.

Describe several tectonic settings for volcanic activity.

Mercalli scale and moment magnitude

Differentiate between the Mercalli scale and moment magnitude (M) scale as used to describe an earthquake.

Epicentre and earthquake

What is the relationship between the epicentre and the focus of an earthquake?

Types of plate boundaries

Describe how different types of plate boundaries produce differing episodes of mountain building?

Continental landmasses

How do dispersed terranes add to the formation of continental landmasses?

Continental shields and platforms

Describe the relationship of cratons to continental shields and platforms, and describe these regions in North America.

Types of violent weather

Which type of violent weather do you find most interesting, appealing, or frightening?