Unit 6: Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Review

Front

Evidence in the cross section of Niagara Falls that shows erosion is occurring today.

Back

piles of rock fragments at the base of the falls

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Front

Granite pebbles are found on the surface in a certain area where only sandstone bedrock is exposed. What is the most likely explanation for the presence of these pebbles?

Back

The granite pebbles were transported to the area from a different region.

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Front

During transport by a meandering river, a sediment particle will most likely become:

• more rounded
• more dense
• heavier
• larger

Back

more rounded

Front

What change will a pebble usually undergo when it is transported a great distance by streams?

Back

It will become rounded and its volume will decrease.

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Front

Which quartz sample has probably undergone abrasion in a stream for the longest period of time? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

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Front

Erosion is most likely greatest at which locations on a meandering stream? Options: A and B, B and C, C and D, D and A.

Back

D and A

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Front

The landscape feature labeled X in the block diagram of a meandering stream is best described as: (Options: a flood plain, a sand bar, a delta, an escarpment)

Back

a flood plain

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Front

Sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate cobbles are found in a streambed in New York State where the surrounding bedrock is composed of shales and siltstones. What is the most likely explanation for the presence of these cobbles?

Back

transported to this area from another region

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Front

The cross section below represents a portion of a meandering stream. Points X and Y represent two positions on opposite sides of the stream. Based on the cross section, which map of a meandering stream best shows the positions of points X and Y?

Back

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Front

Which cross section best represents the valley shape where a rapidly flowing stream is cutting into the bedrock in a mountainous area? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

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