Erosion & The Water Cycle

A diagram of the water cycle is shown. Which process should be at label X?

• precipitation
• condensation
• evaporation
• runoff

The drawing shows a model of the surface of Earth. The erosion that has occurred is most likely caused by ______

• the movement of water.
• the movement of rocks. 
• the movement of animals. 
• the movement of glaciers.

Students need to build a model that shows how wind can change the surface of Earth. Which model best shows wind erosion?

• pouring water over a pile of rocks.
• digging in soil with a shovel.
• spraying water over a tray of soil.
• blowing air over a pile of sand.

Which model would best show how water can change the surface of Earth?

• F
• G
• H
• J

The following model was set up at a local science museum. What type of erosion is the student most likely observing with this model?

• wind erosion
• water erosion
• soil erosion
• rock erosion

A diagram of the water cycle is shown. Which process occurs at number 3?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation
• runoff

Which geological feature is the result of deposition?

• A delta
• A canyon
• A valley
• A plain

Which of these processes is most likely to carve a canyon into Earth?            

• chemical weathering
• erosion caused by wind
• erosion caused by water
• soil erosion caused by farming

What size earth materials will move the furthest during erosion?

• very fine pieces of earth materials such as clay
• large pieces of discarded man made materials
• large pieces of earth materials such as large rocks
• small pieces of earth material such as sand or gravel

Erosion will occur faster in a landform surface that is a

• smooth and flat surface during a light rain.
• slightly sloping hill during a light rain.
• steep sloping hill during a heavy rain.
• flat surface during a heavy rain.