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Continental-continental convergence produces ___

• subduction zone
• folded mountains
• rift valley
• sea-floor spreading

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What does erosion mean?

• to break apart
• to settle in new spot
• to move
• to sit still

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What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?

• Waves
• Gravity
• Glaciers
• Wind

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Freeport, Texas, is built on a growing delta at the mouth of the Brazos River. The land on which Freeport is built continues to grow because the Brazos River –

• deposits new material on the delta

• removes sediments from the delta

• moves farther away from the delta

• receives fresh water from the delta

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Which type of sediment does wind erosion most strongly affect?

• Loose, sandy soil

• Wet rocks

• Wet, compacted soil

• Dry, compacted soil

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As part of a study of the effects of urbanization, local scientists have taken many data samples over the course of 20 years. The scientists detected increases in local soil erosion, carbon dioxide levels, and air temperatures. What most likely caused these changes?

• deforestation of woodlands

• decreased water quality

• altered water flow

• erosion of topsoil

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A landscape region that has broad, U-shaped valleys with polished and grooved bedrock was most likely formed by

• running water

• glaciers

• wind

• wave action

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A farmer's topsoil is blown away during a hurricane is an example of ___________.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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Theory or law?

Tectonic ________ of Geology: the surface of the earth is made of tectonic plates, which move slowly. Explains why mountains are formed, earthquakes happen, etc.

• Theory

• Law

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The Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes are often exposed to tropical storms originating in the Gulf of Mexico. Which of the following are effects on the coastline?

• reshaped by high winds and waves

• eroded and covered by water

• shoreline moves landward

• All the above

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