Earth Changes Over Time Practice

Which of the following is an example of a surface feature formed by deposition?

• Volcano

• Canyon

• Delta

• Earthquake fault

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What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the particles to another location.

• Erosion breaks down rocks, while weathering moves the particles.

• Both weathering and erosion only break down rocks.

• Both weathering and erosion move particles without breaking them down.

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How do sand dunes form in deserts or along coastlines?

• By volcanic eruptions depositing sand

• By wind moving and depositing sand particles

• By earthquakes pushing up land

• By the flow of rivers carrying sand to the ocean

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Which surface feature is created by a destructive process?

• A mountain formed by tectonic plates colliding

• A sand dune formed by wind

• A canyon formed by the erosion of a river

• A delta formed at the mouth of a river

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Which of the following processes is both constructive and destructive?

• Volcanic eruption

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

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Analyze the following scenario: A large river flows through a valley. Over time, the river deposits sediments at its mouth, creating a delta. However, upstream, the river erodes the banks and carries away soil. What are the constructive and destructive processes happening in this situation?

• Deposition is destructive, and erosion is constructive.

• Deposition is constructive, and erosion is destructive.

• Both deposition and erosion are constructive.

• Both deposition and erosion are destructive.

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What is the primary force responsible for the formation of a canyon?

• Wind erosion

• Water erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial movement

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Which of the following is an example of a landform created by tectonic activity?

• Sand dune

• Mountain range

• River delta

• Coral reef

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How does a glacier contribute to both constructive and destructive processes?

• By melting and forming rivers

• By eroding land and depositing sediments

• By causing earthquakes

• By forming sand dunes

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What role does water play in the process of erosion?

• Water only deposits sediments without causing erosion.

• Water can erode land by carrying away soil and rock particles.

• Water prevents erosion by solidifying the soil.

• Water has no effect on erosion processes.

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