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