What is weathering?
the picking up and moving of rock particles
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
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
mountain
cliffs
delta
How are earthquakes and volcanoes alike?
they are only destructive
they are only constructive
They occur only on land
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
remove buildings on the beach
plant plants on beach dunes
A seismologist is a scientist who studies
earthquakes
ocean life
storms
floods
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
across rivers
at right angles to beaches
along the banks of rivers
in cities and towns
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
across rivers
at right angles to beaches
along the banks of rivers
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 box with sand and gravel. Pour water over the top
fill a beaker with water. Allow the water to evaporate
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?
earthquake
volcanic eruption
deposition
weathering and erosion
Which landform is created by wind?
moraine
delta
dune
floodplain
When pieces of sediment are picked up and carried down river
weatherin
erosion
deposition
flood
How do storm drains prevent flooding?
they act like levees
they move storm water to dams
they block storm water from streets and houses
They allow water to flow into nearby waterways
Deposition is a process that
builds mountains
drops rock particles to new places
breaks down rock
moves rock particles to new places
How are dams and levees alike?
both prevent coastal erosion
both control weathering
both control floods
both are natural barriers
