Module 6 Practice Test

Which of the following is the definition of creep?

• the downward falling of rocks due to physical weathering

• the movement of materials downslope that flows like a thick liquid

• the rapid, downslope movement of earth materials when a thin block of rock, soil, and debris separates from bedrock

• the slow, steady movement of loose weathered materials downslope

Which shows the correct order of mass movements from slowest to fastest?

• 1. 1. creep 2. flow 3. slide 4. rockfall

• 1. 1. rockfall 2. flow 3. creep 4. slide

• 1. 1. slide 2. creep 3. flow 4. rockfall

• 1. 1. creep 2. flow 3. rockfall 4. slide

Which mass movement is depicted?

• slide

• avalanche

• creep

• mudflow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The image shows which type of mass movement?

• creep

• mudflow

• avalanche

• slide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of mass movement is show in the image?

• avalanche

• slide

• rockfall

• lahar

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which term describes the process of small particles staying airborne for long distances?

• saltation

• aeration

• suspension

• flotation

Which of the following describes saltation?

• the process of wind depositing particles on the ground

• the bouncing of particles in motion, picking up other particles

• the lowering of land surface due to wind erosion

• the process of small particles staying airborne for long distances

The formation of desert pavement is the result of _________?

• abrasion

• saltation

• deposition

• deflation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which direction is the wind blowing over the dune?

• North

• East

• South

• West

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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A _______ glacier forms in high mountanoius areas.

• valley

• alpine

• continental

• cirque