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