Earth Science-4th 9 weeks

What is a break in the earth's crust called?

• landform

• jetty

• deep valley

• fault

The geological process by which material is added to a landform is called

• Sediment

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

An extinct volcano is one that

• has not erupted in many years

• erupts once every 100 years

• is expected to erupt soon

• erupts only once

How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?

• by wind erosion

• by an earthquake

• by tidal waves

• by volcanoes

Which of Earth's surface feature is described below?

An opening in Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Volcano

• Tsunami

What causes earthquakes?

• energy being released when crustal plates move

• energy from a hurricane or tornado

• energy that builds up inside a volcanic mountain

• energy being released when erosion occurs

Deposition results in which landforms?

• beaches and river deltas

• mountains and valleys

• bays and peninsulas

• plateaus and mesas

What is a common cause of mudflows?

• strong winds

• extreme cold

• extreme heat

• heavy rains

Where does most eroded soil end up?

• in the desert

• in the sediment of rivers

• in new agricultural lands

• in rock slides

Which landform results when one of the Earth's plates slide past another?

• faults

• plateaus

• mountains

• deltas