Earth's Features Quiz

What are landforms?

• Living organisms in the ocean.

• Weather patterns in the atmosphere.

• Man-made structures on the Earth's surface.

• Natural features on the Earth's surface

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What is weathering?

• The process of melting rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere and other environmental factors.

• The process of building up rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere and other environmental factors.

• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere and other environmental factors.

• The process of evaporating rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere and other environmental factors.

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What is erosion?

• The process of wearing away or removal of soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• The process of creating new soil, rock, or other materials on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• The process of breaking down soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface by human activities.

• The process of adding soil, rock, or other materials to the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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Give an example of a landform.

• snow

• rain

• cloud

• mountain

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How are mountains formed?

• Through tectonic plate movements and volcanic activity.

• Through erosion and weathering.

• Through the movement of glaciers.

• Through the accumulation of sediment over time.

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What are topographic maps used for?

• Topographic maps are used to track weather patterns.

• Topographic maps are used to represent the physical features of an area.

• Topographic maps are used to navigate through cities.

• Topographic maps are used to measure population density.

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• erosion

• fracturing

• disintegration

• weathering

What causes erosion?

• Human activities such as deforestation and construction.

• Natural forces such as wind, water, and ice

• Chemical reactions and weathering.

• Volcanic activity and earthquakes.

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Name a famous mountain range.

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

What is the role of wind in the formation of landforms?

• Wind helps in the formation of landforms by depositing soil and other materials.

• Wind helps in the formation of landforms by eroding soil and other materials.

• Wind has no role in the formation of landforms.

• Wind helps in the formation of landforms by creating water bodies.

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