Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Quiz

During a field trip, Jackson, Grace, and Liam observed different landscapes. They noticed that some landscapes were smooth while others were rough. What could be the agents causing these changes in the landscapes?

• Sun, rain, and snow

• Plants, animals, and humans

• Fire, air, and earth

• Water, wind, ice, and gravity

Aria, Aiden, and Mia went on a field trip to a coal mine. They learned about the formation of coal. Can you recall what process they learned about?

• Chemical reaction between rocks and minerals

• Burning of wood and other organic matter

• Accumulation of plant debris, burial, and transformation under high pressure and heat

• Freezing and compression of water

Evelyn, Elijah, and Daniel are on a field trip to a natural history museum. Their guide explains that oil and natural gas are formed in a certain way. Can you recall how?

• They are formed from volcanic eruptions

• They are formed from the condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere

• They are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals subjected to heat and pressure

• They are formed from the remains of ancient fish and birds

David, Ava, and Ethan went on a field trip to the Grand Canyon. They observed the massive canyon and wondered about its formation. What are the effects of weathering and erosion, like what happened at the Grand Canyon, on landforms?

• Creating new landforms

• Shaping and changing of landforms

• Reducing the size of landforms

• Causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Liam, Evelyn, and Daniel are on a field trip to a geological park. They come across a display explaining the formation of sedimentary rocks. The display mentions 'compaction and cementation'. What does this refer to in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

• Processes of melting sediments and cooling them into solid rocks

• Processes of breaking sediments apart and scattering them with minerals

• Processes of squeezing sediments together and binding them with minerals

• Processes of evaporating sediments and crystallizing them into solid rocks

Ava, Avery, and Olivia are working on a school project about energy resources. They are discussing the different types of fossil fuels. Can you help them identify the correct types?

• Wind, solar, and hydroelectric

• Diamonds, gold, and silver

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Wood, plastic, and glass

Benjamin, Harper, and Rohan are observing a mountain range during their geography field trip. How does the erosion they observe contribute to the formation of these landforms?

• Erosion wears down and reshapes the Earth's surface over time, like the mountains they are observing.

• Erosion creates new landforms instantly, like the mountains they are observing.

• Erosion has no impact on the formation of landforms, like the mountains they are observing.

• Erosion only affects the appearance of landforms, not their formation, like the mountains they are observing.

Nora, Charlotte, and Avery are studying the environmental impacts of a local coal power plant. What are the potential impacts they might observe?

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change

• Improvement in air quality

• Increase in biodiversity

Lucas, Ava, and Harper are working on a school project about renewable energy resources. They are discussing the different types of renewable energy sources. Can you help them identify the correct types?

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Gold, silver, and diamonds

• Wind, solar, and hydroelectric

• Plastic, glass, and wood

During a field trip, Ava, Ethan, and Harper observed different rock formations. They noticed that some rocks were layered while others were not. What could be the reason for these differences in the rocks?

• The rocks were formed in different locations

• The rocks were formed from different minerals

• The rocks were formed under different conditions and processes

• The rocks were formed at different times