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