Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Geography Question 22

Practice objective / multiple choice question 22 from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 22 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A terminal moraine has a cross‑section that can be approximated by an isosceles trapezoid. The lower base measures 120 m, the upper base 80 m, and the moraine extends 500 m along the valley. The bulk density of the moraine material is \(2.2\) t m\(^{-3}\) and the total mass of material in the moraine is \(1.76\) million tonnes. Calculate the average thickness (height) of the moraine in metres.

Answer Options

A. Average thickness ≈ 14 m
B. Average thickness ≈ 20 m
C. Average thickness ≈ 18 m
Correct Answer D. Average thickness ≈ 16 m
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Average thickness ≈ 16 m

About This Question

This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Geography Question 22. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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