Slow Changes

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

• Erosion by water

• Deposition by wind

• Freezing and thawing of ice

• Sedimentation by rivers

What is a delta, and how is it formed?

• A large hole created by glaciers

• A flat area formed at a river's mouth by sediment deposits

• A mountain formed by volcanic activity

• A canyon formed by river erosion

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Which landform is created by the erosive action of a river over a long period?

• Sand dune

• Delta

• Canyon

• Glacier

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How does wind contribute to the changing landscape?

• By melting glaciers

• By eroding and depositing sediments

• By creating earthquakes

• By forming volcanoes

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What role does ice play in shaping Earth's surface?

• It breaks rocks into smaller pieces through freezing and thawing

• It causes earthquakes

• It creates sand dunes

• It forms deltas

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What happens to rocks and soil when a river slows down?

• They are eroded more quickly

• They form glaciers

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

• Canyons

• Valleys

• Sand dunes

• River banks

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How do glaciers shape the land as they move?

• By depositing sand

• By carving out large valleys

• By forming volcanoes

• By creating deserts

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What is the primary force that moves sediment in rivers?

• Wind

• Ice

• Water flow

• Earthquakes

Which landform is created by wind depositing sand in a new location?

• Delta

• Canyon

• Sand dune

• Glacier