Unit 2 Test

Front

What is the agent of erosion responsible for landslides, rockfalls, and creep?

Back

Gravity

Front

What does 'discharge' refer to in the context of streams?

Back

The amount of water that a stream carries in a given amount of time.

Front

What do contour lines that are farther apart on a topographic map represent?

Back

Gentle slope

Front

What is the term for the height above sea level?

Back

Elevation

Front

Which side of a hill is typically the steepest?

Back

The side with the closest contour lines.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

Front

What is a topographic map?

Back

A type of map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of the terrain.

Front

What do closely spaced contour lines indicate?

Back

A steep area.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.