Earth Landforms and Changes

A park ranger wants to stop the flow of water from eroding a trail. Which is the best solution to protect the trail?

• Let the water run wherever it can.

• Remove all of the plants around the trail so the water can flow more quickly.

• Plant shrubs along the sides of the trail to slow the flow of water.

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When a river floods, the overflowing water can damage nearby houses and the surrounding environment. Which of the following can be used to protect an area from flooding?

• Let the river flow wherever it can.

• Use sandbags to support the bank of the river.

• Use beach fences to slow rising water.

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What is true about fresh water?

• Fresh water is found in the ocean.

• Fresh water can move from one place to another.

• Most of Earth is covered by fresh water.

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On Earth, water _____.

• exists as solid, liquid, and gas

• is mostly fresh water

• is all in the ocean

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Match the landform to the correct definition.

Select the THREE landforms that match the correct definition.

• continent - a large area of land on Earth

• hill - an area of land surrounded by water

• valley - the low land between mountains

• mountain - land that is very high

• island - flat land that spreads out over a large area

Choose the TWO choices that are correct examples of fast or slow changes to land.

• FAST - flash flood

• FAST - wind weathering a rock

• SLOW - water eroding a beach

• SLOW - earthquake

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What are two key features of Earth's Surface?

• the sun and moon

• landforms and bodies of water

• plants and animals

• wind and water

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What is a landform?

• any natural shape found on Earth's surface

• something that can't change its shape

• something built by people

• any kind of tree that is over 100 years old

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What would happen if all glaciers melted?

• ocean levels would rise and some areas might get flooded

• glaciers can’t melt

• nothing

• more glaciers would form

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How are landforms shaped?

Choose TWO of the options below.

• wind

• rocks

• water

• sky

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