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?
erosion
the slope of the hill
weathering
gravity
Which landforms may form as a result of volcanic eruption
mountain
cliffs
delta
moraine
How are earthquakes and volcanoes alike?
They are both constructive and destructive
they are only constructive
they are only destructive
They occur only on land
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
floods
ocean life
storms
earthquakes
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
at right angles to beaches
along the banks of rivers
across rivers
in cities and towns
Where are you most likely to encounter levees?
along the banks of rivers
in cities and towns
at right angles to beaches
across rivers
A crack in the earth's surface is called a
ice wedging
moraine
fault
volcano
Which model shows deposition?
fill a box with sand. Put a hose in and wash the sand off
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 beaker with water. Allow the water to evaporate
What makes ocean cliffs disappear and the shoreline move?
weathering and erosion
deposition
earthquake
volcanic eruption
Which landform is created by wind?
dune
floodplain
moraine
delta
When pieces of sediment are picked up and carried down river
weatherin
flood
deposition
erosion
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
builds mountains
drops rock particles to new places
moves rock particles to new places
breaks down rock
How are dams and levees alike?
both control weathering
both control floods
both prevent coastal erosion
both are natural barriers
