Science Blitz Day 7: Landforms

Some landforms on Earth form as a result of weathering, erosion, and deposition over long periods of time. Identify the force that created the landforms in the table be correctly labeling each column.

Choose ONE correct answer for each box.

a

b

c

Wind

Water

Ice

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Which two characteristics describe a landslide?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Can occur after heavy rain.

• Causes lava to flow

• Occurs slowly over tim

• Causes large amounts of soil to move rapidly

• Causes large cracks on Earth's surface

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A student recorded observations during a visit to the Grand Canyon. Which observations describe weathering and erosion?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Rocks are cracked and broken into smaller pieces

• There is a large deep cut in the surface of Earth

• The river is carrying small pieces of sediment

• Sediment pieces are piled up along the curve of the river

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How is a delta formed?

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How is a canyon formed?

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What process leads to the formation of a U-shaped valley? Explain.

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What processes can the rainwater at Point A eventually cause?

Choose all that apply.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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Sediment is being carried by the river at Point B. What is this process called?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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What landform is at Point C?

(a)  

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Draw an illustration to represent the process weathering.

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