Erosion and Earth's Surface

Which of the following is NOT a body of water that flows from one place to another?

• ocean

• lake

• river

What is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land?

• mountain

• river

• plain

The ability of water to move rocks and sand from one place to another is called _________________.

• rain

• current

• erosion

What is it called when land starts sliding downwards?

• erosion

• weathering

• landslide

________________________ is when rocks are broken down into small pieces of sand and soil.

• Weathering

• Landslide

• Storms

When does erosion get worse?

• on a sunny day

• after a wildfire

• on a cloudy day

A river flows from ______________________________.

• high to low

• low to high

• side to side

If rocks at the top of the mountain are purple, what color will the sand at the bottom be?

• white

• tan

• purple

What helps prevent erosion?

• rain

• plants

• landslides

Where do most rivers begin?

• on a mountain

• at the ocean

• in the bayou