Earth Science Vocab. Quiz 1 Review

Which type of forces build up mountains and other landforms on Earth's surface?

• constructive

• destructive

• mountains

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of forces slowly wear away or tear down mountains and other features on Earth's surface?

• constructive

• destructive

• mountains

• deposition

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What is the build up of land by the depositing of sediment and soil in a new location?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• constructive

What is the breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water, and ice?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• delta

What is the movement of weathered material on Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• delta

What is a triangle-shaped landform that is formed at the mouth of a river because of deposition?

• mountain

• volcano

• sand dune

• delta

What are large land formations that rise high above surrounding areas?

• mountains

• earthquakes

• sand dunes

• deltas

What is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground at fault lines?

• sand dune

• volcano

• earthquake

• delta

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are hills formed by wind blowing and depositing sand in new locations?

• sand dune

• volcano

• delta

• mountain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are openings in Earth's crust from which lava and hot gases flow?

• mountains

• earthquakes

• volcanoes

• landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2