Slow Changes to Earth

Front

__________ is to break Earth’s surface into pieces.

Back

weathering

Front

______________ is to move broken pieces to a new area.

Back

erosion

Front

__________________ is frozen water that moves slowly to change Earth’s surface.

Back

glacier

Front

______________ is the piling of sediment in a new area.

Back

deposition

Front

Where is one most likely to find rocks that have become smooth and rounded?

Back

In a fast moving river

Front

A farmer notices that soil on the farm has been decreasing over the past few months. What environmental factor is most likely related to the loss of soil? Options: Recent heavy rains, Steady increase in temperatures, Abundant crop yields, Decrease in temperatures

Back

Recent heavy rains

Front

This rock formation formed over many millions of years.
What force most likely created it?

Back

Wind-blown sand carving large rocks

Front

What causes dunes to move from place to place? Options: Rushing rivers, Blowing winds, Freezing water, Weathering rock

Back

Blowing winds

Front

Over many years the bottom of a lake gets higher and higher.
What could cause this slow change? Options: The climate in the area gets warmer., Sediments are deposited in the lake., The Sun evaporates the water., A hurricane brings heavy rains.

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Sediments are deposited in the lake.