Which of the following best describes how a canyon may have formed?

• The canyon was formed by animals and plants.

• Erosion from flowing water formed the canyon

• A volcanic eruption formed the canyon.

• Humans carved the canyon out of a mountain using small tools.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the geosphere?

• soil

• volcanoses

• rivers

• mountains

The Hawaiian Islands were formed when one of Earth's moving plates passes over __________.

• a mountain

• a mineral deposit

• a hot spot

• a naturalbridge

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Different types of soil have ______________.

• the same mineral content needed to grow plants.

• the same properties.

• different properties.

• the same color.

A volcano that scientists believe will not erupt again is called _________________________.

• an active volcano.

• an extinct volcano.

• a lava flow.

• a dormant volcano.

Which of the following is NOT a contributing cause of a mudslide?

• hot, dry weather

• heavy rains

• deforestation

• the pull of gravity

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What might be the cause of a beach becoming smaller over the years?

• Oxygen in the air reacted with the sand.

• Wind and water eroded the beach.

• A volcano erupted and lava flowed over the beach.

• The cold weather caused the beach to change.

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Which of the following would you be doing if you are interacting with the geosphere?

• rock climbing

• swimming

• skydiving

• riding in an airplane

The _________ is the outermost layer of Earth.

• core

• mantle

• crust

• magma

The __________ is very hot, solid rock made mostly of iron.

• mantle

• crust

• core

• atmosphere