Earth's Surface Unit 7 Review Quiz

What is the primary force that shapes the surface of the Earth?

• Wind

• Human activities

• Water

• Plate tectonics

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Which process is responsible for the formation of mountains?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Plate tectonics

• Weathering

What is erosion?

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces

• The movement of sediment from one place to another

• The dropping of sediment in a new location

• The cooling of magma to form rock

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Which of the following is a result of weathering?

• Formation of sand dunes

• Creation of river valleys

• Breaking rocks into smaller pieces

• Movement of glaciers

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What role does water play in shaping the Earth's surface?

• It has no significant impact

• It primarily acts as a lubricant for plate tectonics

• It is a major agent of erosion and deposition

• It only affects the Earth's surface during floods

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• Cooling of magma or lava

• Heat and pressure applied to existing rocks

• Accumulation and compaction of sediment

• Melting of rocks in the Earth's mantle

What is the significance of the rock cycle?

• It explains how rocks are unchangeable

• It shows the process of soil formation only

• It describes the transformation of one rock type to another over time

• It outlines the cooling period of volcanic rocks

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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• The cracking of rocks due to freezing and thawing of water

• The breakdown of rocks by acid rain

• The physical breaking of rocks by tree roots

• The abrasion of rocks by wind-blown sand

What is the primary cause of soil erosion?

• The planting of too many trees

• The construction of buildings and roads

• The removal of vegetation

• The excessive use of fertilizers

Which of the following best describes deposition?

• The process of rocks melting into magma

• The movement of eroded materials from one location to another

• The dropping and accumulation of sediment in a new location

• The formation of mountains through tectonic activity