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Name the destructive force that carries sediment away to a new location, such as a river delta.
volcano
earthquake
erosion
weathering
Name the destructive force that breaks down rock into smaller pieces.
erosion
weathering
wind storm
deposition
Name the constructive force that drops small pieces of rock into new locations.
deposition
weathering
volcano
erosion
Which of earth's layer is composed (made) of pieces called tectonic plates that fit together like a puzzle?
outer core
inner core
crust
mantle
Which of the following is the best definition for 'erosion'?
the movement of tectonic plates
the dropping of sediment in a new location
the carrying away of sediment
the wearing away of sediment
Which of earth's layers is composed (made) of melted rock that the tectonic plates sit and move upon?
outer core
mantle
inner core
crust
What is another name (synonym) for 'mechanical weathering'?
plate weathering
physical weathering
chemical weathering
erosion weathering
Which of the following is the best definition for 'deposition'?
the carrying away of sediment
the wearing away of sediment
the dropping of sediment in a new location
the movement of tectonic plates
How are most caves formed?
Water seeps into the ground and dissolves the rock.
Ice makes large cracks in the ground.
Water carries rock to a new location.
Wind breaks up rock over time.
Which answer does NOT cause erosion?
wind
living organisms
water
lava
What forms slowly after many years when tectonic plates push towards each other?
tsunamis
earthquakes
mountains
volcanos
What forms when the wind deposits sand in piles?
beach
sand dune
hill
cave
What is one way that water can break down rocks?
A river takes small rocks to a new location.
Frozen water makes rocks collapse inward
Hot water in the ocean melts rocks.
Water expands when it freezes in the cracks of rocks.
What change on the surface of the Earth is a result of tectonic plates shifting?
Ice breaks rocks apart.
Glaciers are pulled downhill by gravity.
Earthquakes shake the ground.
Hurricanes cause heavy rainfall.
What is one way volcanoes are a CONSTRUCTIVE force?
Flowing lava melts everything in its path.
Volcanoes bring heat to an area which attracts animals.
Volcanoes produce a cloud of gas, ash, and rock.
Lava cools and hardens and forms new rock.
What is the best answer that describes the Earth’s crust?
It is rock that is broken up into plates.
It is really thick and unmovable.
It is one giant piece of solid rock.
It is made up of molten magma.
