Rice's Earth Changes and Force Review

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What natural force is responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

Back

Wind

Front

What happens to ocean organisms after they die in relation to oil formation?

Back

They settle to the bottom and are buried in sediments.

Front

What landforms are created by the same agent of change?

Back

A canyon and a V-shaped valley.

Front

In a sequence of sedimentary rock layers, which layer is the oldest?

Back

The bottom layer, Rock Layer Z.

Front

Should scientific experiments be repeated to verify results?

Back

Yes, to ensure consistency in results.

Front

What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented over time?

Back

Lithification.

Front

What is the main agent of erosion that shapes the landscape?

Back

Water.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What is a delta and how is it formed?

Back

A delta is a landform at the mouth of a river where sediment is deposited as the river meets a body of water.