Erosion and Landforms Quiz

The Grand Canyon was formed by changes to the Earth's surface over millions of years. Which events contribute to this kind of change?

• Weathering and erosion

• Deposition and landslides

• Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

• Floods and mudslides

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Heavy rains can lead to landslides, which cause damage to infrastructure. What action can help minimize damage from landslides?

• Increase construction in mountainous areas

• Leave houses unoccupied during heavy rains

• Plant more trees to stabilize soil

• Use lighter materials for building houses

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How does the slope of the land affect water movement and erosion?

• Gentle slopes cause faster water movement and less erosion

• Steep slopes slow down water movement and reduce erosion

• Gentle slopes slow down water movement and increase erosion

• Steep slopes cause faster water movement and increase erosion

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Which human activity is most likely to lead to soil erosion?

• Growing vegetables

• Planting flowers

• Mowing grass

• Removing trees

What natural event might cause visible cracks in roads and buildings?

• Earthquake

• Erosion

• Flood

• Landslide

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What is the primary cause of sinkholes in certain areas?

• Heavy rainfall

• Erosion of limestone

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquake activity

In an experiment with models of erosion, what type of erosion might be represented if water is shown moving sand?

• Water erosion

• Wind erosion

• Both water and wind erosion

• Neither

Which process is most responsible for changes in landforms over time?

• Deposition

• Earthquake

• Erosion

• Volcanic eruption

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Why might some fossils of marine organisms be found high in the mountains?

• Ancient seas once covered these regions

• A flood carried them to higher ground

• Tectonic forces pushed them upward

• They were residents of an ancient stream

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What evidence suggests that coral reefs were once underwater?

• Fossilized coral found on dry land

• Saltwater's role in fossil formation

• Reefs can form in freshwater lakes

• Coral can form on dry land

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