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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 climate
B
Change in cloud cover
C
Change in wind direction
D
Change in area temperature
2) Which landform will be most affected by the force of gravity?
A
One that is located near the coast
B
One with steep slopes
C
One that is surrounded by water
D
One that is nearly flat
3) How do glaciers change Earth’s surface?
A
Glaciers cause mountains to collide
B
Glaciers cause mudslides
C
Glaciers cut into the land carving valleys
D
Glaciers trigger earthquakes
4) Which most likely caused the Grand Canyon to form?
A
deposition caused by acid rain
B
erosion caused by heavy rain
C
erosion caused by a river
D
deposition caused by an earthquake
5) Which would most likely result over time because of erosion?
A
a thicker glacier
B
a wider river
C
a deeper pond
D
a taller mountain
6) Which weathering action is most effective in the formation of canyons (Think the Grand Canyon)?
A
blowing winds
B
falling rock
C
melting ice
D
moving water
7) Which statement defines weathering
A
the breaking down of rocks into smaller parts.
B
the forming of a mountain
C
the movement of materials from one place to another
D
the buildup of sediments
8) Ocean waves that move against the land and wear away the land cause
A
sediment
B
weathering
C
erosion
D
deposition
9) Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of
A
sediment
B
weathering
C
erosion
D
deposition
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
weathering
B
erosion
C
deposition
D
sediment
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
weathering due to freezing and thawing
B
pressure from flowing water
C
erosion due to falling rain and snow
D
acid rain
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 rock will turn into fertile soil
D
the tree will absorb the material of the rock
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 city builds a bridge over the river.
B
The river deposits rocks and soil along the riverbed.
C
The spring temperatures melt the ice covering the river.
D
The temperature of the water has changed.
15) What is a common cause of mudflows?
A
strong winds
B
extreme heat
C
extreme cold
D
heavy rains
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