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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition
Test Description: Test over weathering, erosion, deposition
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What would have the greatest effect on the shape of a sand dune?
A
Change in wind direction
B
Change in climate
C
Change in area temperature
D
Change in cloud cover
2) Which landform will be most affected by the force of gravity?
A
One that is surrounded by water
B
One that is nearly flat
C
One with steep slopes
D
One that is located near the coast
3) How do glaciers change Earth’s surface?
A
Glaciers trigger earthquakes
B
Glaciers cause mudslides
C
Glaciers cause mountains to collide
D
Glaciers cut into the land carving valleys
4) Which most likely caused the Grand Canyon to form?
A
erosion caused by heavy rain
B
deposition caused by an earthquake
C
erosion caused by a river
D
deposition caused by acid rain
5) Which would most likely result over time because of erosion?
A
a taller mountain
B
a thicker glacier
C
a wider river
D
a deeper pond
6) Which weathering action is most effective in the formation of canyons (Think the Grand Canyon)?
A
falling rock
B
blowing winds
C
melting ice
D
moving water
7) Which statement defines weathering
A
the forming of a mountain
B
the movement of materials from one place to another
C
the buildup of sediments
D
the breaking down of rocks into smaller parts.
8) Ocean waves that move against the land and wear away the land cause
A
deposition
B
sediment
C
weathering
D
erosion
9) Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of
A
erosion
B
weathering
C
deposition
D
sediment
10) Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean is an example of
A
weathering
B
erosion
C
sediment
D
deposition
11) Water getting into cracks of pavement, freezing, and breaking the pavement apart is an example of __________________.
A
deposition
B
erosion
C
sediment
D
weathering
12) While hiking last year, Mike saw a large boulder next to a mountain trail. The boulder had no cracks. While hiking on the trail this year, he saw two large cracks in the boulder. Which of the following most likely caused these cracks to form?
A
acid rain
B
erosion due to falling rain and snow
C
pressure from flowing water
D
weathering due to freezing and thawing
13) An acorn fell into a crack in a large rock and started to grow there. What is a probable result as the seedling of an oak grows into a tree?
A
the tree roots will crack and weather the rock
B
the tree will become petrified wood
C
the tree will absorb the material of the rock
D
the rock will turn into fertile soil
14) The shape of a river changes over many years. Some rivers develop many twists and turns. Which would cause river to develop twists and turns?
A
The temperature of the water has changed.
B
The spring temperatures melt the ice covering the river.
C
The river deposits rocks and soil along the riverbed.
D
The city builds a bridge over the river.
15) What is a common cause of mudflows?
A
extreme heat
B
heavy rains
C
strong winds
D
extreme cold
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