Physical Systems Quiz

What is the process of erosion?

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The wearing away of rock and soil by natural forces

• The creation of new landforms by volcanic eruptions

• The melting of glaciers

Which force is responsible for shaping valleys and mountains during the Ice Ages?

• Wind

• Erosion

• Glaciers

• Earthquakes

Tectonic activity is MOST likely to cause which of the following?

• Flooding

• Erosion

• Earthquakes

• Wind erosion

Which region is known for the highest frequency of volcanic eruptions?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Ring of Fire

• The Arctic

• The Nile River Valley

Which of the following is NOT a result of wind erosion?

• Sand dunes

• Moraines

• Friction between air particles and land surfaces

• Shaping of land

Why is topsoil important for agriculture?

• It holds minerals and organic matter essential for crops

• It protects crops from erosion

• It is formed by tectonic activity

• It absorbs water from the ocean

What are moraines?

• Rivers that have been eroded

• Valleys created by erosion

• Rock and soil left behind by glaciers

• Sand dunes shaped by wind

Which process can transport minerals and soil along coastlines?

• Erosion

• Ocean currents

• Wind erosion

• Earthquakes

Which system is responsible for influencing global shipping routes by redistributing heat and nutrients?

• Tectonics

• Coastal processes

• Wind erosion

• Glaciers

Where are volcanic eruptions and tsunamis a regular threat?

• Japan

• Antarctica

• The Arab World

• The Scottish Highlands