Earth Processes Review

What are the differences between weathering, erosion, and deposition? Give an example of each

in your explanation.

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Which of the following created the Himalayan Mountains?

• earthquakes causing landslides

• a violent volcanic eruption

• wind depositing sand into large piles

• two tectonic plates colliding

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Which of the following cause both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• Erosion

• Earth’s inner core

• gravity

• plate movement

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The Hawaiian Islands were formed as a result of ______________.

• Deposition

• glaciers

• volcanic activity

• hurricanes

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The diagram shows land and sea. What is most likely occurring in Location X?

• Weathering of rock by water

• Cementation to form sedimentary rock

• Deposition to form a river delta

• Layering of deposited sediment

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Many processes help to shape Earth’s surface. Starting with a rock, in what order would you expect the following Earth processes to occur?

• deposition, eruption, weathering

• erosion, weathering, deposition

• eruption, erosion, weathering

• weathering, erosion, deposition

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To break down the Earth's surface into smaller pieces.

• Volcanic eruption

• Erosion

• Photosynthesis

• Weathering

Match the following to there definition

• sink hole

• A structure that prevents flooding

• fault

• A break in Earth’s crust

• levee

• A process or force that breaks land down

• constructive process

• A process or force that builds land up

• destructive process

• The quick collapse of an underground cave

What process creates mountains?

• The Sun 

• Coriolis Effect

• Ocean Currents 

• The Convection Cycle

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A landslide is the result of _____ changes.

• gradual

• catastrophic

• both gradual & catastrophic

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