Surface Features and Processes in Earth Science

Which of the following surface features is primarily caused by constructive processes?

• Canyon

• Delta

• Sinkhole

• Glacier

What process is responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Impact of organisms

Which of the following is an example of a surface feature caused by weathering?

• Volcano

• Mountain

• Sinkhole

• Cavern

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How are deltas formed?

• By volcanic eruptions

• By the erosion of mountains

• By the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river

• By the impact of meteorites

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What process is responsible for the formation of mountains?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Impact of organisms

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a destructive process?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Impact of organisms

What technology is commonly used to predict the impact of floods?

• Seismological studies

• Infrared imagery

• Satellite imagery

• Flood forecasting using GIS maps

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How are seismological studies used to limit the impact of earthquakes?

• By predicting volcanic eruptions

• By predicting flood levels

• By predicting earthquake occurrences and intensities

• By monitoring weather patterns

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What role do engineering and construction methods play in limiting the impact of destructive processes?

• They speed up erosion processes.

• They increase the intensity of earthquakes.

• They reinforce structures to withstand natural disasters.

• They contribute to the formation of surface features.

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What type of imagery is commonly used to assess the impact of forest fires?

• Seismological imagery

• Infrared imagery

• Satellite imagery

• Radar imagery