What is weathering?
a process that builds up earth's surface
a force that pulls objects toward the earth
the picking up and moving of rock particles
the breaking down of rock at or near the earth's surface
What causes water to flow downhill?
gravity
the slope of the hill
erosion
weathering
Which landforms may form as a result of volcanic eruption
cliffs
mountain
moraine
delta
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?
build groins on the beach
build seawalls along the shore
plant plants on beach dunes
remove buildings on the beach
A seismologist is a scientist who studies
floods
storms
ocean life
earthquakes
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
across rivers
in cities and towns
along the banks of rivers
at right angles to beaches
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
across rivers
in cities and towns
along the banks of rivers
at right angles to beaches
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?
earthquake
weathering and erosion
deposition
volcanic eruption
Which landform is created by wind?
moraine
delta
dune
floodplain
When pieces of sediment are picked up and carried down river
weatherin
flood
deposition
erosion
How do storm drains prevent flooding?
They allow water to flow into nearby waterways
they move storm water to dams
they act like levees
they block storm water from streets and houses
Deposition is a process that
breaks down rock
builds mountains
moves rock particles to new places
drops rock particles to new places
How are dams and levees alike?
both prevent coastal erosion
both control weathering
both are natural barriers
both control floods
