Science Review Unit 5

There is a relationship between wind and slow changes to Earth's surface. Given this relationship, identify which landform is caused by deposition from wind.

• sand dune

• forest

• canyon

• mountain

Look at this picture of a canyon. What is the primary cause of this slow change to Earth's surface?

• erosion from wind

• erosion from water

• deposition from wind

• deposition from water

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The water in a fast-moving river causes rocks to bump and scrape against one another. Identify which slow change to Earth's surface this weathering from water will cause.

• the rocks will get larger

• the rocks will get heavier

• the rocks will get sharper

• the rocks will get smaller

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What takes place first in the process of soil formation?

• decomposition

• weathering

• pressure

• heat

The ability to hold water is one of the properties of soils. Some soils retain water better than others. Charlie is examining different soils. Which soil does he find has the least capacity to retain water?

• sandy soil

• loamy soils

• clay-rich soil

• humus-rich soil

An avalanche is an example of which process?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• volcanic eruption

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Over long periods of time, deposition can change the Earth's surface by-

• forming new land features

• washing away beaches

• breaking down large rocks into smaller ones

• moving topsoil

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Which of the following is the definition of erosion?

• The process of breaking down rock.

• The dropping of rock.

• The process that involve the movement of soil and rock.

• None of the above.

Which of the following is the correct definition of weathering?

• The removal of rocks

• The breakdown of rocks

• The dropping of rocks

• None of the above

Erosion can be caused by which of the following?

• ice

• wind

• water

• all of the above

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