Earth Science Lesson 2 Quiz

Running Water often forms cave openings. What can you infer about the rock that is worn away by the water?

• It is very hard

• It is very soluble (soft)

• It does not erode easily

• It is made of sand

Underground River A flows downward at a 45 degree angle. Underground river B flows downward at a 60 degree angle. What can you conclude about the erosion rate of each river?

• river A erodes rock faster than river B

• River B erodes rock faster than river A

• Both rivers erode at the same rate

• Neither underground river flows fast enough to erode rock

Cave formation occurs under certain conditions. In which kind of environment would a cave MOST LIKELY form?

• a wide desert

• a prairie

• a rainy hillside

• a windy mountainside

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Which of the following events most likely contributes (helps) create caves?

• a flood

• a hurricane

• an avalanche

• an earthquake

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