Earth Shaping Processes Quiz

How and where do geologists observe the effects of weathering and erosion?

• In mountain ranges and river valleys

• In deserts and rainforests

• In oceans and seas

• In the atmosphere and outer space

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Hawaiian Archipelago Formation?

• Lithosphere

• Mantle

• Hotspot

• Ocean currents

Why is weathering crucial to life on Earth?

• It creates new rocks.

• It forms mountains.

• It enriches the soil, the thin layer of the earth’s surface where plants grow.

• It causes earthquakes.

What does erosion transport?

• Water

• Ice

• Sediments

• Plants

Which of the following is NOT a force of erosion?

• Wind

• Running water

• Earthquakes

• Glaciers