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