What is weathering?
the picking up and moving of rock particles
a process that builds up earth's surface
the breaking down of rock at or near the earth's surface
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 constructive
They are both constructive and destructive
they are only destructive
They occur only on land
How can a town stop beach erosion without causing erosion further down the beach?
build seawalls along the shore
build groins on the beach
remove buildings on the beach
plant plants on beach dunes
A seismologist is a scientist who studies
storms
floods
earthquakes
ocean life
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?
along the banks of rivers
across rivers
at right angles to beaches
in cities and towns
A crack in the earth's surface is called a
volcano
fault
moraine
ice wedging
Which model shows deposition?
fill a beaker with water. Allow the water to evaporate
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 box with sand. Put a hose in and wash the sand off
What makes ocean cliffs disappear and the shoreline move?
volcanic eruption
deposition
earthquake
weathering and erosion
Which landform is created by wind?
dune
moraine
floodplain
delta
When pieces of sediment are picked up and carried down river
flood
deposition
erosion
weatherin
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
breaks down rock
moves rock particles to new places
How are dams and levees alike?
both control weathering
both prevent coastal erosion
both control floods
both are natural barriers
