Quiz about Landforms and Oceans

Question 1

Processes that create landforms

Accepted Answer

constructive

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destructive

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ecosystem

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abiotic

Question 2

Processes that destroy landforms

Accepted Answer

destructive

Answer

constructive

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abiotic

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parasite

Question 3

Which is not constructive?

Accepted Answer

weathering

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landslide

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volcanic eruption

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depositon

Question 4

Processes that break down rock at or near the earth's surface

Accepted Answer

weathering

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deposition

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erosion

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constructive

Question 5

The movement of sediments and soil by water, wind, ice, and gravity

Accepted Answer

erosion

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weathering

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depositon

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earthquake

Question 6

The dropping or depositing of sediments by water, wind, and ice

Accepted Answer

deposition

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erosion

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weathering

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valley

Question 7

Mass movements of land due to gravity

Accepted Answer

landslide

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volcanic eruption

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flood

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earthquake

Question 8

Mountains with openings in Earth's crust through which magma, gases, and ash reach Earth's surface

Accepted Answer

volcano

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flood

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mountain

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weathering

Question 9

Seamounts that rise above the surface of the ocean

Accepted Answer

volcanic island

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mountain

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earthquake

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flood

Question 10

Vibrations on Earth's surface caused by sudden movement in Earth

Accepted Answer

earthquake

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volcanic eruption

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flood

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weathering

Question 11

Huge waves that occur because of underwater earthquakes

Accepted Answer

tsunami

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erosion

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flood

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Naomi

Question 12

The steep slope where the continental shelf drops to the bottom of the ocean floor

Accepted Answer

continental slope

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continental shelf

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rift zone

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mid-ocean ridge

Question 13

The part of the continent located under the water

Accepted Answer

continental shelf

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continental slope

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abyssal plains

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ocean basin

Question 14

Underwater volcanic mountains

Accepted Answer

mid-ocean ridge

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rift zone

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continental shelf

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trench

Question 15

Steep-sided canyons and deep narrow valleys in the bottom of the ocean

Accepted Answer

trench

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ocean basin

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continental shelf

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continental slope

Question 16

Where the land meets the ocean

Accepted Answer

shoreline

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longshore current

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tide

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barrier island

Question 17

Shorelines made of sand

Accepted Answer

beach

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estuary

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volcano

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trench

Question 18

Currents along the shoreline that move sand from one location to another

Accepted Answer

longshore currents

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tides

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tsunami

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stream

Question 19

Islands with sandy beaches

Accepted Answer

barrier islands

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volcanic islands

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inlets

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estuaries

Question 20

Protect the mainland from waves

Accepted Answer

barrier island

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inlet

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estuary

Answer

longshore currents

Question 21

The repeated movement of water

Accepted Answer

waves

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tides

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breaker

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crest

Question 22

Water filled spaces between barrier islands

Accepted Answer

inlet

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estuary

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longshore current

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tides

Question 23

Flowing streams of water that move continually through the ocean in a specific direction

Accepted Answer

current

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wave

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trough

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tide

Question 24

A deep valley with steep walls that cut into the earth caused by erosion from running water.

Accepted Answer

Canyon

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Valley

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Gulf

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River

Question 25

What land form is this?

Accepted Answer

valley

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canyon

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mountain

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plain

Question 26

What land form is this?

Accepted Answer

island

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valley

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plain

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mountain

Question 27

What land form is this?

Accepted Answer

volcano

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valley

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plain

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mountain

Question 28

What is a lowland area between higher lands such as mountains.

Accepted Answer

valley

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mountain

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island

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canyon

Question 29

What land form is a deep valley with very steep sides?

Accepted Answer

canyon

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mountain

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valley

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plain

Question 30

Why is it important to make sure there is no pollution in rivers?

Accepted Answer

Rivers flow to the ocean, and will harm the natural resources in the ocean

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A lot of fish we eat live in rivers

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People like looking at beautiful, clean rivers

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Rivers provide water that is used by trees and forest animals

Question 31

Ocean waves are formed by ____.

Accepted Answer

the wind blows, creating waves

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underwater earthquakes occurring all of the time

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Earth is spinning on its axis

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the Moon's gravity pulls on Earth

Question 32

________ can be either form a beach be depositing sand or destroy a beach by eroding the sand.

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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currents

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storms

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waves

Question 33

The shape of beaches change daily. Which is the following best explains this?

Accepted Answer

wave movements adds and removes sand daily

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Heating and cooling of beaches change the shape

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coastal animals

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sea level decreases each day, creating more costal land to grow each day

Question 34

Strong flows that move in ocean water are known as...

Accepted Answer

currents

Answer

waves

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tides

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breakers

Question 35

What is the function of a barrier island?

Accepted Answer

protect the mainland from the effects of waves on the shore

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provide a place for windsurfing

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to provide an exciting landscape

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tourism

Question 36

What is the area where a river meets the ocean?

Accepted Answer

estuaries

Answer

beach

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pond

Question 37

What is the repeated movement of water?

Accepted Answer

currents

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surface

Answer

liquid

Question 38

What is an area of land that is completely surrounded by water?

Accepted Answer

island

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valley

Answer

beach

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