Exploring Physical Landscapes Quiz

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces such as wind and water?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

Which of the following is a feature formed by glacial erosion?

• Sand dune

• U-shaped valley

• Delta

• Meander

What is the term for a large, flat area of land that is elevated above the surrounding area?

• Plateau

• Basin

• Plain

• Hill

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Limestone

What is the name of the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

Which of the following is a characteristic of a river in its lower course?

• Steep gradient

• Narrow channel

• Wide floodplain

• Fast flow

What is the term for a naturally occurring, solid mass of mineral or mineral-like matter?

• Rock

• Soil

• Sediment

• Clay

Which of the following is a type of physical weathering?

• Oxidation

• Hydrolysis

• Freeze-thaw

• Carbonation

What is the name of the process by which water, ice, or wind remove and transport soil and rock from one location to another?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

Which landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

• Canyon

• Delta

• Plateau

• Valley