Earth Science Review

Which landform provides evidence that a destructive process changed Earth's surface?

• delta

• floodplain

• river canyon

• volcanic island

Where are you most likely to encounter levees?

• across rivers

• in cities and towns

• along the banks of rivers

• at right angles to beaches

A student draws a diagram to compare processes that change Earth's surface features. Which processes should the student write in part B of the diagram?

• erosion and deposition

• weathering and erosion

• volcanic eruptions and deposition

• earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Four students make scientific models. Their models and observations are described in the table. Which model represents deposition?

• Student 1's model

• Student 2's model

• Student 3's model

• Student 4's model

Which landform is created by wind?

• dune

• delta

• moraine

• floodplain

Coastal erosion is reducing the size of a town's beach. Town leaders want to understand how to use technology to control the erosion. Which question should the leaders ask?

• How do dams trap sand?

• How do groins trap sand?

• How can storm drains reduce flooding?

• How can weather records be used to map floodplains?

Over time, some ocean cliffs disappear, and the shoreline moves inland. Which Earth processes MOST LIKELY cause these changes? Select TWO processes.

• erosion

• earthquake

• deposition

• weathering

• volcanic eruption

What is the purpose of a levee?

• To strengthen dams

• To stop beach erosion

• To prevent flooding

• To start beach erosion

What does erosion do?

• Breaks down rock physically

• Moves broken pieces of rock

• Changes rocks chemically

• Changes sediment in rock

Which layer of the Earth is the number 4 pointing to?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Crust