What is weathering?
the picking up and moving of rock particles
the breaking down of rock at or near the earth's surface
a process that builds up earth's surface
a force that pulls objects toward the earth
What causes water to flow downhill?
weathering
erosion
gravity
the slope of the hill
Which landforms may form as a result of volcanic eruption
moraine
delta
mountain
cliffs
How are earthquakes and volcanoes alike?
They occur only on land
they are only constructive
they are only destructive
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
plant plants on beach dunes
remove buildings on the beach
build seawalls along the shore
A seismologist is a scientist who studies
storms
floods
ocean life
earthquakes
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
at right angles to beaches
along the banks of rivers
in cities and towns
across rivers
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
along the banks of rivers
at right angles to beaches
in cities and towns
across rivers
A crack in the earth's surface is called a
volcano
moraine
ice wedging
fault
Which model shows deposition?
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
fill a box with sand and gravel. Pour water over the top
fill a beaker with water. Allow the water to evaporate
What makes ocean cliffs disappear and the shoreline move?
earthquake
deposition
weathering and erosion
volcanic eruption
Which landform is created by wind?
floodplain
moraine
dune
delta
When pieces of sediment are picked up and carried down river
weatherin
flood
deposition
erosion
How do storm drains prevent flooding?
they act like levees
they move storm water to dams
They allow water to flow into nearby waterways
they block storm water from streets and houses
Deposition is a process that
builds mountains
moves rock particles to new places
breaks down rock
drops rock particles to new places
How are dams and levees alike?
both prevent coastal erosion
both are natural barriers
both control floods
both control weathering
