Erosion and Landforms Exit Ticket

What is a prime example of how erosion can shape landscapes?

• The Grand Canyon

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Barrier Reef

What role does wind play in the formation of sand dunes?

• It melts the sand

• It transports and deposits sand particles

• It freezes the sand

• It colors the sand

Which river delta illustrates how deposition can create new landforms?

• Amazon Delta

• Mississippi Delta

• Nile Delta

• Ganges Delta

What natural process is responsible for the formation of cliffs, beaches, and barrier islands?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Coastal erosion and deposition

• Earthquakes

• Glacial movement

How long is the Grand Canyon?

• 100 miles

• 277 miles

• 500 miles

• 50 miles

What is erosion?

• The process of building mountains

• The breaking down and carrying away of natural materials

• The creation of new rivers

• The planting of trees

What is erosion?

• The process of rocks and soil being carried away by water or wind

• The formation of new rocks

• The growth of plants in soil

• The melting of ice

What can erosion create over millions of years?

• Mountains

• Canyons

• Lakes

• Deserts

What is mass wasting erosion?

• The slow movement of soil

• The quick downward movement of rocks, soil, and vegetation

• The gradual buildup of sand

• The gentle flow of water

Who studies the earth and erosion?

• Biologists

• Chemists

• Geologists

• Astronomers