Milestone practice

What process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

• A. Deposition

• B. Erosion

• C. Weathering

• D. Landslide

Which process moves sediment from one place to another?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion (Correct Answer)

• Earthquake

What is the process of dropping or depositing sediment called?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Melting

Which landform is created by deposition?

• Canyon

• Volcano

• Delta

• Earthquake fault

Which landform is located where the continental shelf drops steeply?

• Ocean basin

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Continental slope

• Trench

A mid-ocean ridge forms due to:

• Erosion

• Tides

• Underwater volcanic activity

• Landslides

What is the deepest part of the ocean?

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Seamount

• Trench

• Continental shelf

Which ocean feature is flat and deep, located on either side of the mid-ocean ridge?

• Abyssal plain

• Rift zone

• Seamount

• Slope

Which is an example of a constructive force?

• A. Erosion

• B. Earthquake

• C. Deposition

• D. Weathering

Which natural disaster can trigger a tsunami?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Wildfire