How Water Shapes the Earth

What is the title of the story?

• How Water Shapes the Earth

• The Journey of a Raindrop

• Rivers and Mountains

• Oceans and Continents

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What is a glacier?

• A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

• A type of rock formation found in mountains.

• A body of water that freezes in winter.

• A large sand dune in a desert.

What is sediment?

• Small pieces of rock and soil that are carried by water or wind.

• Large boulders that remain stationary in rivers.

• Organic material that decomposes in soil.

• Minerals that are found deep underground.

What is weathering?

• The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

• The process of rocks being formed from magma.

• The movement of rocks from one place to another by wind or water.

• The chemical alteration of minerals in rocks due to heat.

What is a tsunami?

• A large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

• A type of tidal wave caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

• A storm surge caused by hurricanes and tropical storms.

• A series of large waves caused by atmospheric pressure changes.

What is a valley?

• A high area of land between hills or mountains.

• A low area of land between hills or mountains, often where a river flows.

• A flat area of land with no elevation changes.

• A steep slope leading down to a body of water.

What is a landform?

• A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

• An artificial structure built by humans, like bridges and buildings.

• A type of weather pattern that affects the climate of a region.

• A geological process that leads to the formation of rocks.

What is the meaning of the word disasters?

• Events that cause great damage, loss, or suffering.

• A type of natural phenomenon that occurs regularly.

• A planned event that brings people together.

• A minor inconvenience or problem.

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How does water shape the Earth?

• Water wears away rocks and soil as it flows over the land.

• Water has no effect on the Earth's shape.

• Water only affects the oceans and not the land.

• Water creates mountains by pushing soil upwards.

What is a delta?

• A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

• A type of fish found in freshwater lakes.

• A geological formation caused by volcanic activity.

• A large body of saltwater surrounded by land.