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