Science

Which of the following will most likely increase the amount of erosion that occurs on the banks of a river?

• Heavy rains on the mountain that is the river’s water source.

• High winds over the ocean to which the river flows.

• High temperatures increasing evaporation from the river

• Ice formation at the source of the river

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The Texas High Plains region does not receive much rain. It is reasonable to predict that this region, compared to other ecoregions, would have –

• less soil erosion.

• larger river deltas.

• many mountains.

• sandy beaches.

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The illustration provided shows exposed layers of sedimentary rock in the High Plains region of Texas. Which of the following best explains the uneven nature of the exposed rock layers?

• Different types of rock weather at different rates when exposed.

• Wind speeds vary greatly over time in this region of Texas.

• An ancient river deposited sediments at different rates over time.

• Glacier movement always creates uneven rock formations.

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In Galveston, the beaches are often exposed to hurricanes originating in the Gulf of Mexico. It is reasonable to predict that hurricane activity may -

• create new rivers near Galveston.

• move sand from the beach to offshore sand bars.

• cause local earthquakes after the storm.

• create new river deltas along the beaches.

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The Rolling Plains region of Texas has a number of deep canyons. One would expect this region to have -

• moving glaciers.

• deep lakes.

• flowing rivers.

• high wind.

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The Blackland Prairie ecoregion of Texas has many exposed boulders that are smooth and rounded. What feature of this area caused the boulders to take on these characteristics?

• Hurricane activity

• Wind-blown sand and rain

• Severe droughts

• Deep and rapid rivers

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Rivers carry and deposit sediments all along their course. Where will the sediments made of the largest and heaviest particles be deposited?

• Near the start of the river where water travels fastest

• In locations where the river banks are the widest

• In locations where the river banks are the most narrow

• At the river’s mouth where the river meets the ocean