Earth's Surface

Weathering is

• the moving of sediments.
• the process of breaking down rocks
• large sheets of ice that cover land
• how clouds are formed

Which term describes the transport (movement) of weathered rock?

• Weathering
• Deposition
• Erosion
• Earthquake

All of the following shape the surface of the earth except

• Glaciers
• Rivers
• Wind
• Clouds

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A Delta is formed by

• buildup of sediment at the end of a river.
• wind blowing sediment across a canyon.
• water washing away mud on a hillside.
• moles burrowing underground.

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What is the primary cause of slow change like a canyon forming?

• erosion from wind.
• erosion from water.
• deposition from wind.
• deposition from water.

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Identify this landform:

• Dune
• Stream
• Volcano
• Island

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Identify this landform:

• Canyon
• Dune
• Island
• Glacier

Identify this landform:

• Volcano
• Canyon
• Stream
• Island

A statue is slowing wearing away.  What natural process is causing this wearing away?

• earthquakes
• water from floods
• blowing wind and rain
• lava flowing from volcanoes

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Flood waters moving soil from one location to another is an example of

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• all of the above

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