Erosional Features

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

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It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

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How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

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What type of changes does erosion cause?

• Physical changes

• Chemical changes

• Electrical changes

• Magnetic changes

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Sand dunes normally shift position through the action of

• Wind
• Rivers
• Earthquakes

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A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.
• Sun rays evaporated the rock.
• Ocean waves washed away rock.
• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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This landform was probably caused by - 

• high tides.
• wind.
• human activity.
• running water.

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Provided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.
The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?

• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

This is a meteor crater. Which of the following is a prediction of how the crater will change over the next 1,000 years?

• The crater will become more shallow as the sides erode into the center.

• The crater will become deeper as animals make the crater home and burrow deep into the rock.

• The crater will not change over 1,000 years.

• The crater will fill in with lava.

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