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