Science Topic 4

A new map of the North Carolina coastline is drawn every few years.

Which statement gives the best reason why this is necessary?

• A.The population of people living near the coastline changes every year.

• B.Landforms such as coastlines are always changing.

• C.Maps often contain errors that must be corrected.

• D.The type of map that is used changes each time it is redrawn.

There are many kinds of maps. Which type of map is best to show changes in coastline features?

• A.a political map

• B.a resource map

• C.a local attractions map

• D.a physical map

A construction company is planning to buy a piece of property to build a shopping center. How would a topographic map best help the company? Choose the two best answers.

• A.The company can use the topographic map to see flat areas of the property.

• B.The company can use the topographic map to learn about natural resources located on the property.

• C.The company can use the topographic map to see if the property is hilly

• D.The company can use the topographic map to see all the streets and highways near the property.

The process by which igneous rocks are formed _?_.

• heat and pressure deep underneath earth's surface

• melting and cooling of magma

• compaction and cementation of sediments

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Two factors that changes an igneous or sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock.

• Heat and Compaction

• Pressure and Cementation

• Heat and Melting

• Heat and Pressure

Small pieces of rock are also called

• sediment
• coal
• organic matter
• erosion

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Wind, water, ice and gravity carry sediments away

• weathering
• deposition
• erosion
• cementation

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Sediment that is left behind in rivers lakes and oceans

• weathering
• erosion
• cementation
• deposition

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_{Sedimentary Rocks are often made up of other rocks and minerals.}

• True
• False

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Weathering can change the physical characteristics of an area. Which statement is an example of chemical weathering?

• A.Freezing and thawing of water expand cracks in rock.

• B.Plant roots growing into cracks in rock force the rock to break.

• C.Rain mixes with pollutants in the air to interact with rock.

• D.Glaciers grind away rock as they pass over it.