Earth Science Quiz - OPEN NOTES

What is weathering?

• The amount of rainfall in a region

• A process where animals change the earth

• A type of natural hazard

• How the weather changes the earth

Which of the following is a natural hazard?

• Mining

• Deposition

• Hurricane

• Crack in asphalt

What does deposition refer to in Earth Science?

• The laying down of material carried by wind, water, or ice

• The change of weather over time

• Animals digging into the earth

• The process of plants growing

Which region gets the most rain?

• Southwest Desert

• Pacific Northwest Forest

• Eastern Temperate Forest

• Central Plains Grassland

What characteristic is unique to animals living in the Southwest Desert?

• They shed their fur in winter

• They have scales to slow the loss of water

• They absorb small amounts of sunlight

• They grow far apart from each other

How does the amount of rainfall affect the Central Plains Grassland?

• It has very dry and hot conditions

• It supports a wide variety of tall trees

• It is known for its colorful flowers and few trees

• It leads to the formation of moist soil