Changes in Geosphere Test Review

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published data on the quantity of soil eroded from croplands in the United States. What can be concluded from the data?

• Soil erosion was at a maximum in 1997.

• Soil erosion decreased every 5 years.

• Soil erosion increased every 5 years.

• Soil erosion was at a minimum in 2002.

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A student makes a clay model that shows several oceanic and continental landforms. Which oceanic and continental landforms are similar to each other, and why?

• The ocean trench and mid-ocean ridge are similar because they have steep slopes.

• The mountain and seamount are similar because they rise high above sea level.

• The mid-ocean ridge and volcano are similar because they are both lowlands between mountains.

• The volcano and seamount are similar because they have openings on the surface from which lava flows.

The image shows three experimental models. What type of erosion is represented in each model?

• 1: water erosion; 2 and 3: wind erosion

• 1, 2, and 3: wind erosion

• 1, 2, and 3: water erosion

• 1 and 2: water erosion; 3: wind erosion

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Thousands of fish fossils discovered high in the Rocky Mountains most likely indicate that

• the mountains were once part of the sea floor that was pushed up by tectonic forces.

• a large flood washed the fish up to the tops of the mountains.

• ancient sea levels were once high enough to cover the mountains.

• the fish were inhabitants of an ancient stream that became frozen during the ice ages.

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Humans and some of the things that they do have a tremendous effect on changes to Earth's landforms. Which activity will likely cause the mostsoil erosion?

• growing vegetables to eat

• mowing the grass on the soccer field

• planting flowers in garden

• removing trees from a wooded area

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During heavy rains, landslides cause severe damage to roads and houses in mountainous regions. Which solution can help reduce damage from landslides?

• People should build more houses in mountainous regions.

• Houses in mountainous regions should be empty during heavy rains.

• More trees should be planted to stop the mass movement of rocks and soil.

• Houses should be built using wood rather than concrete.

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Seven rock layers are pictured below. Which layer is most likely the youngest?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

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Which statement is true about the impact the slope of the land has on the speed of water and rate of erosion?

• The gentler slope causes the water to move faster, and less erosion occurs than on a steep slope.

• The gentler slope causes the water to move slower, and more erosion occurs than on a steep slope.

• The steeper slope causes the water to move faster, and more erosion occurs than on a gentle slope.

• The steeper slope causes the water to move slower, and less erosion occurs than on a gentle slope.

Which statement below best explains why several fossils of sea organisms were discovered buried deep in an area of dry land?

• The area had a shift in climate.

• A glacier once covered the area.

• The fossils changed locations.

• The land was once underwater.

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A student reads that major injuries occur during earthquakes when people get trapped under tall buildings and heavy objects fall on them. The student lists several methods that can reduce injuries during an earthquake. Which methods best decrease injuries?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 4 only

• 1, 2, and 4

• 1, 2, and 3

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