Earth's Processes and Landforms

What force of nature can form valleys, canyons, and caverns

• Wind

• water

• fire

• air

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Which feature is described as an area of land COMPLETELY surrounded by water?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Canyon

• Island

What direct impact do volcanic eruptions have on the environment?

• Release of toxic gases and ash in the air

• Increase in the level of oxygen in the air

• Decreasein the temperature of ocean water

• Building forests

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Which two factors are MAINLY responsible for landslides

• Heat and Wind

• Water and Wind

• Heat and gravity

• Gravity and water

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Which natural process causes the slowest change in Earth?

• Volcanic eruption

• Erosion

• Earthquake

• Landslide

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Which activity can a family do to have a positive impact on the environment?

• Use extra fertilizer in the garden to grow bigger vegetables

• Increase the amount of energy the family uses in a day

• Recycle appropriate items from the trash

• Water the lawn each day during periods of drought

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What landform sometimes has a flat top called a plateau

• Valley

• Mountain

• Barrier Island

• Cavern

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Which is a slow process where rocks are broken into smaller pieces ?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Depositon

• Earthquake

During a forest fire, all plant and tree populations are destroyed. This reduces the habitats for many birds and animals.

What can be concluded about the impact of forest fires on the environment?

• Forest fires cause birds to migrate to southern countries each year

• Forest fires cause insect populations to increase

• Forest fires cause animal and bird populations to increase

• Forest fires cause the animal populations to decrease due to hunger

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A student observes grass growing on the hillside where construction is occurring. What is the best explanation for why the construction company would plant grass on a hill?

• Grass prevents the soil from washing away

• Grass provides oxygen for the soil

• The grass makes the ground cooler

• Grass brings animal to the hillside