Earth level 5&6 Quiz

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Transportation

Which geological process involves the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Melting

What is the main force that keeps Earth and other planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

• Electricity

Which of the following is a natural hazard that can cause sudden changes to Earth's surface?

• Earthquake

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Transportation

How can the impacts of natural hazards like floods be reduced?

• Ignoring them

• Human actions and technological innovations

• Waiting for them to pass

• Doing nothing

What causes the variable length of day and night on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's tilt and rotation on its axis

• Earth's size

• Earth's atmosphere

Which process involves the laying down of sediment in a new location?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Melting

What is the term for the movement of rocks and soil downhill due to gravity?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Landslide

• Deposition

Which natural hazard is caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Wildfire

What is the primary cause of volcanic eruptions?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Deposition