Glaciers and Erosion Quiz

Glaciers and Erosion Quiz

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Glaciers and Erosion Quiz

Glaciers and Erosion Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

11th Grade

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Created by

Sheila Wills

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is glacial erosion?

Erosion involves the deposition of materials.

Erosion is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals.

Erosion is the formation of new rocks.

Erosion is the melting of glaciers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a U-shaped valley?

Steep sides

Flat floor

Narrow and deep

Wide valley floor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a result of glacial abrasion?

Polished surfaces

Fine lines on rocks

Formation of sand dunes

Scratched bedrock

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a corrie?

A flat plain formed by glaciers

A bowl-like hollow formed by glacial erosion

A sharp peak formed by volcanic activity

A river valley formed by water erosion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of glacial retreat?

Rising global temperatures

Increased volcanic activity

Increased snowfall

Decreased sunlight

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which landform is created by the deposition of glacial till?

Pyramidal Peak

Arête

Cirque

Drumlin

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the process of glaciers picking up and carrying rocks?

Plucking

Abrasion

Deposition

Weathering

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