Landforms & Constructive + Destructive Processes

Which of the following contributes to changes on Earth's surface, creating a delta?

• volcanic eruptions

• fast moving rivers

• wind erosion

• shifting from an earthquake

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What landform is shown in the image?

• delta

• canyon

• mountain

• sand dune

Which condition would likely be the cause of change in this landform?

• rain

• ice

• wind

• snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

All of the statements below describe physical changes made to the Earth's surface EXCEPT...

• water eroding rocks on a mountainside

• lava flowing from a volcanic eruption

• release of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• glacial ice melting due to the heat of the Sun

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What is a delta?

• land that is formed at the mouth of a river

• a hill of sand built by the wind

• a valley with very steep sides

• a low area between hills and mountains

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Landforms are...

• plants and animals on Earth's surface

• houses and buildings in our community

• natural shapes and features of an area of land

• a collection of good places to visit

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Landforms are a result of changes to Earth's surface by all of the following EXCEPT...

• wind

• ice

• water

• thunder

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This is a river flowing through a canyon. The change in the canyon's shape is a result of...

• glacial erosion

• fast moving water

• volcanic eruption

• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In this cavern, which process MOST LIKELY caused these structures to form?

• decrease in temperature

• weathering by wind

• erosion by fast moving water

• deposition of minerals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the best tool to use to measure the height of a sand dune?

• metric ruler

• stop watch

• meter stick

• calculator