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The sides of the Grand Canyon show many different layers of rocks. Which statement describes how the Grand Canyon was formed?
a) The canyon once had a waterfall.
b) Years of rain and snow moved rocks into the canyon.
c) A river cut into the rocks to form the canyon.
d) The canyon was formed from rocks and sediments deposited from other areas.

The mountains in a landscape were much taller at one time. Which two natural PROCESSES have caused this change?
a) earthquakes and tectonic plate activity
b) weathering and erosion
c) condensation and weathering
d) glaciers and deposition

Which of the following is a slow PROCESS that changes the Earth's surface over time?
a) volcanoes and earthquakes
b) hurricanes and tornadoes
c) global warming and higher temperatures
d) wind and water erosion

Which of these causes the most continual changes in Earth's surface and landforms?
a) earthquakes
b) water erosion
c) temperature changes
d) pollution

How does water help to break apart rock?
a) by freezing and expanding
b) by melting and evaporating
c) by condensing and expanding
d) by evaporating and condensing

Glaciers are frozen, slow-moving rivers of ice that can move about three feet per day down mountain valleys. How does a glacier help create new soil?
a) by carrying living plant material to the ocean
b) by melting and forming new streams
c) by deepening and widening the valley
d) by scraping small particles off large rocks that turn into sediments

A stdent poured water on a pile of dirt and observed that some dirt eroded from the pile. Which question could he test to learn more about soil erosion?
a) Do different types of dirt wash away at different rates?
b) How long with the soil stay wet?
c) Will adding more water change the type of dirt?
d) What types of animals can survive in this soil?

A student put two rocks in a bottle of water and shook it. After a while, she stopped shaking the bottle and observed that small pieces of the rock had broken off. What is the BEST prediction she can made based on this observation?
a) using cold water will break off more pieces
b) using hot water will break off more pieces
c) shaking for a longer amount of time will break off more pieces
d) shaking the bottle will result in new rocks forming

How do U shaped valleys most likely form?
a) fast moving water
b) glacier activity
c) volcanic activity
d) earthquakes

Most erosion of sediments occurs where
a) water is slowing down
b) water is standing still
c) a river meets the ocean
d) water is moving quickly

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