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