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?
gravity
erosion
weathering
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 constructive
They are both constructive and destructive
They occur only on land
they are only destructive
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 groins on the beach
build seawalls along the shore
A seismologist is a scientist who studies
floods
ocean life
earthquakes
storms
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?
across rivers
along the banks of rivers
in cities and towns
at right angles to beaches
A crack in the earth's surface is called a
moraine
ice wedging
fault
volcano
Which model shows deposition?
fill a box with sand and gravel. Pour water over the top
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 beaker with water. Allow the water to evaporate
What makes ocean cliffs disappear and the shoreline move?
earthquake
weathering and erosion
deposition
volcanic eruption
Which landform is created by wind?
floodplain
moraine
delta
dune
When pieces of sediment are picked up and carried down river
flood
erosion
weatherin
deposition
How do storm drains prevent flooding?
they move storm water to dams
they act like levees
They allow water to flow into nearby waterways
they block storm water from streets and houses
Deposition is a process that
breaks down rock
moves rock particles to new places
builds mountains
drops 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
