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When rock is broken into smaller pieces by natural means, it is called
a) erosion
b) weathering
c) deposition
d) landform
What type of water causes the most erosion?
a) still
b) slow
c) fast
d) calm
The Grand Canyon was formed by which river?
a) The Colorado River
b) The Savannah River
c) The Arizona River
d) The Nile River
What two agents cause landforms to change?
a) hot and cold
b) sand and sediment
c) wind and water
d)
Ditches in the ground caused by rain water running downhill and carrying away sediment are called ___________
a) mesa
b) deltas
c) rivers
d) gullies
___________ is the process of moving sediment by wind, water, or ice.
a) weathering
b) erosion
c) deposition
d) delta
Which of the following causes water to drop the sediment it's carrying?
a) water slows down
b) water speeds up
c)
d)
When the roof of an underground cave suddenly falls in, this is called a ___________.
a) mesa
b) delta
c) mountain
d) sinkhole
When a river meets a larger body of water, it slows down. This causes the river to lose energy and drop sediment at the river's mouth. This sediment can build up over time and form new land called a __________.
a) delta
b) canyon
c) valley
d) sand dune
Which of the following processes happens first? Erosion, Deposition, or Weathering
a) deposition
b) weathering
c) erosion
d)
Which of the following is an example of how plants can prevent, or stop, erosion?
a) When the roots grow into the hard rocky ground, they cause the ground to crack and break apart
b) The plant's roots hold the soil in place
c)
d)
Which of the following is an example of how plants can cause erosion?
a) When the roots grow into the hard rocky ground, they cause the ground to crack and break apart.
b) The plant's roots hold the soil in place
c)
d)
When wind or water slows down and drops what it is carrying, this process is called______.
a) Erosion
b) Weathering
c) Deposition
d)
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