Scientific View Of How The Earth Surface Formed Question Preview (ID: 11270)
S6E5. Students Will Investigate The Scientific View Of How The Earth’s Surface Is Formed.
Minerals To Rock Composition.
C. Classify Rocks By Their Process Of Formation.
D. Describe Processes That Change Rocks And The Surface Of The Earth.
H. Describe.
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What is the movement of material downslope?
a) mass movement
b) rock fall
c) creep
d) mudflow
What is the extremely slow movement of material downslope?
a) creep
b) landslide
c) rock fall
d) mudflow
The blowing of millions of sharp sand grains that erode, smooth, and polish rocks is called ____________________.
a) abrasion
b) erosion
c) deposition
d) compaction
A giant mass of moving ice is a(n) ____________________ and causes erosion.
a) glacier
b) creep
c) slump
d) mudslide
Tropical rain forests are being cut down to create farms and pastures, and to harvest trees for construction. What has this type deforestation increased?
a) soil erosion
b) soil moisture
c) soil fertility
d) soil structure
Many cities allow people to water their lawns only during the evening or early morning. Why do the cities prevent people from watering during the day?
a) to conserve water supplies
b) to prevent damage to the soil
c) to ensure the grass gets enough water
d) to reduce erosion
Ricardo has an igneous rock in his rock collection. Where did this rock most likely form?
a) in a volcano
b) on a forest floor
c) on a coral reef
d) at the bottom of a river
Sedimentary rocks are not found on the Moon because
a) there is no weathering on the Moon
b) the Moon's gravity is too weak.
c) lava flows are missing from the surface.
d) there is no silicon on the Moon.
The major process that wears down whole mountain ranges is
a) weathering.
b) earthquakes.
c) silt deposition.
d) plate movement.
Tropical rain forests are being cut down to create farms and pastures, and to harvest trees for construction. What has this type deforestation increased?
a) soil erosion
b) soil moisture
c) fertilizers
d) microorganisms
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