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