WG3B DOL

Which type of plate boundary is most commonly associated with the formation of mountains?

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Passive boundary

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Melting

• Lithification

Which weather condition is most likely to increase the rate of erosion on a hillside?

• Heavy rainfall

• Calm, dry weather

• Light breeze

• Cloudy skies

Which plate boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other horizontally?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction boundary

Given a scenario where a river flows rapidly after a storm, explain how this weather event can affect the rate of erosion along the riverbanks.

• The rate of erosion decreases because the water is cleaner.

• The rate of erosion increases due to the higher water flow.

• The rate of erosion stays the same regardless of water flow.

• The riverbanks become stronger and resist erosion.

Compare the effects of wind and water as agents of erosion on a sandy beach. Which is likely to cause more rapid changes and why?

• Wind, because it moves larger particles

• Water, because waves and currents can move more sand quickly

• Both have the same effect

• Neither, because sand is not easily eroded

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• Weathering
• Erosion

Which of these is an example of erosion?

• Light shining onto a mountain.
• Rain breaking down rocks on a mountain into smaller pieces. 
• Wind blowing away sediment to a new place on the mountain.
• All of the above.

What type of event will occur at this boundary?

• Earthquake
• Volcano Eruption
• Tornado
• Mountain Building

What kind of plate boundary is shown here?

• divergent
• convergent
• transform
• subducting