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