Unit 4: Changes to Earth's Surfaces

What is the process by which a sand dune is formed?

• Water erosion and deposition

• Wind erosion and deposition

• Volcanic activity

• Gravity and sedimentation

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Which type of process is involved in the formation of a sand dune?

• constructive

• destructive

• Both, Destructive and Constructive

• glacial process

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Name two destructive process that can affects the formation of landforms.

• weathering

• compaction

• erosion

• deposition

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Name one constructive process that contributes to the creation or build up of landforms.

• water

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Constructive Process

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(b) Both

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(c) Destructive Process

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

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What is weathering?

• The process of rocks, soil, and minerals being compressed and hardened over time.
• The process of rocks, soil, and minerals being transported by wind and water.
• The process of rocks, soil, and minerals forming through exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.
• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals through exposure to the atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

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What is erosion?

• The process of melting rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.
• The process of building up rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.
• The process of moving away rock, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• The process of dropping rocks, soil, or other materials from one place to a new location on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

• The process of erosion caused by wind or water.
• The process of removing sediments, soil, or rocks from a landform or landmass.
• The process of adding sediments, soil, or rocks to a landform or new location.

• The process of adding water to a landform or landmass.

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In what way are volcanoes a constructive force?

• Volcanoes release harmful gases into the atmosphere.
• Volcanoes cause destruction and loss of life.
• Volcanoes create new landforms and contribute to forming new soil from harden lava.

• Volcanoes have no impact on the environment.

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In what ways can erosion occur?

• Sunlight exposure, temperature changes, and soil composition
• Chemical reactions, plant growth, and animal activities
• Volcanic activity, earthquakes, and human activities
• Water flow, wind action, ice movement, and gravity

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