Unit 3 Review

Which of the following processes will most likely contribute to the development of soil?

• Volcanic eruptions that make new land

• Building up of snow in very cold areas

• Migration of animals to warmer climates

• Breaking down of rock by wind, water, and ice

Soil is made up of —

• weathered rocks and water

• weathered rocks and decomposed plant material

• weathered rock and decomposed animal material

• weathered rocks and decomposed plant and animal material

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Volcanoes create new land on the Earth's surface when —

• lava flows cool and harden to form rock

• an eruption destroys the side of a mountain

• magma forms giant underground chambers

• saltwater touches lava and changes into steam

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What process in the formation of soil does this model represent?

• Weathering of earth materials

• Decay of plant matter

• Formation of minerals

• Mixing of water and air

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A student gathered some rocks and soil to model the effects of a landslide. What is the best way to model how a landslide changes the Earth's surface?

• Pack the materials into a closed container and shake them rapidly.

• Sift the materials through a strainer to separate the rocks and soil.

• Place the materials on a steep, sloping surface and pour water on them.

• Spread the materials on a flat surface and blow on them with a straw.

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What is the result of an earthquake on the ocean floor?

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Volcano

• Earthquake

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The illustration below of the bridge shows that the road has split and shifted from sudden vibrations. What would cause the structure to fail and change the Earth's surface?

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Volcano

• Earthquake

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How are earthquakes and landslides connected according to the diagram?

• Landslides cause earthquakes.

• Landslides cause cracks in the surface.

• Earthquakes and landslides are not related.

• Earthquakes cause landslides.

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Which of the following best describes a landslide?

• Can occur after heavy rain. Causes lava to flow.

• Causes large amounts of soil to move at once. Can be caused by earthquakes and volcanoes.

• Increases the temperature in the air. Causes rivers to flow faster.

• Can cause tornados to form. Changes the shape of the river.

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