What is weathering?
the breaking down of rock at or near the earth's surface
a force that pulls objects toward the earth
a process that builds up earth's surface
the picking up and moving of rock particles
What causes water to flow downhill?
the slope of the hill
erosion
gravity
weathering
Which landforms may form as a result of volcanic eruption
moraine
mountain
delta
cliffs
How are earthquakes and volcanoes alike?
they are only destructive
they are only constructive
They occur only on land
They are both constructive and destructive
How can a town stop beach erosion without causing erosion further down the beach?
build seawalls along the shore
remove buildings on the beach
plant plants on beach dunes
build groins on the beach
A seismologist is a scientist who studies
storms
floods
earthquakes
ocean life
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
across rivers
along the banks of rivers
at right angles to beaches
in cities and towns
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
across rivers
in cities and towns
along the banks of rivers
at right angles to beaches
A crack in the earth's surface is called a
ice wedging
moraine
volcano
fault
Which model shows deposition?
fill a box with sand and gravel. Pour water over the top
fill a beaker with water. Slowly drop sand and gravel in it
fill a beaker with water. Allow the water to evaporate
fill a box with sand. Put a hose in and wash the sand off
What makes ocean cliffs disappear and the shoreline move?
earthquake
deposition
weathering and erosion
volcanic eruption
Which landform is created by wind?
dune
floodplain
moraine
delta
When pieces of sediment are picked up and carried down river
weatherin
deposition
erosion
flood
How do storm drains prevent flooding?
They allow water to flow into nearby waterways
they act like levees
they block storm water from streets and houses
they move storm water to dams
Deposition is a process that
moves rock particles to new places
breaks down rock
drops rock particles to new places
builds mountains
How are dams and levees alike?
both control weathering
both are natural barriers
both control floods
both prevent coastal erosion
