Changing Landscapes Quiz

What is the purpose of the wetlands?

• To reduce erosion

• To cause landslides

• To create hurricanes

• To destroy the landscape

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What are TWO main causes of erosion?

• Rain

• Wind

• Glacial ice

• sand

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How do wetlands help prevent erosion?

• By absorbing water

• By creating hurricanes

• By causing landslides

• By destroying the landscape

What is the purpose of restoring wetlands?

• To improve water quality

• To reduce erosion

• To provide habitats for animals

• All of the above

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What can people do to slow down erosion?

• Plant trees with deep roots

• Cut down trees and plants

• Remove sand dunes and wetlands

• All of the above

What are some natural disasters that can cause sudden changes to the land?

• Landslides

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• All of the above

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How can people prepare for a natural disaster?

• Make an emergency kit

• Research the kinds of damage it causes

• Create a plan to restore the land

• All of the above

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What is the main message of Changing Landscapes?

• To destroy the landscape

• To prevent erosion

• To cause natural disasters

• To ignore wetlands and dunes

How do sand dunes help slow down erosion? Use evidence from the text.

Name as many natural disasters as you can think of.

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