Earth's Surface Processes and Interactions

The Earth's surface is shaped by external and internal processes. External processes include weathering, denudation, and the actions of rivers, glaciers, winds, and waves, which remove and deposit materials. Internal processes involve tectonic activities like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, leading to the formation of mountains and other landforms. Both processes contribute to the current landscape, with external forces acting on the surface and internal forces reshaping it from within.

What are the two main categories of processes that shape the Earth's surface?

• Chemical and Physical

• Natural and Artificial

• Biological and Geological

• External and Internal

Which of the following is NOT an external process affecting the Earth's surface?

• River Erosion

• Volcanic Activity

• Denudation

• Weathering

What is the primary role of rivers and glaciers in shaping the Earth's surface?

• Building mountains

• Removing and depositing materials

• Causing earthquakes

• Creating volcanic eruptions

What do internal processes primarily affect on the Earth's surface?

• Weather patterns

• Land relief and geographical formations

• Ocean currents

• Atmospheric pressure

Which of the following is a result of internal processes?

• Sediment deposition

• Erosion by wind

• Formation of valleys

• Folding of rock layers

What causes the bending of rock layers on the Earth's surface?

• Wind erosion

• Opposite directional forces

• River flow

• Glacial movement

How do tectonic plate movements contribute to the Earth's surface formation?

• By causing weathering

• By building land relief

• By influencing climate

• By creating ocean currents

Which process is responsible for the creation of mountains?

• Glacial melting

• Wind deposition

• Volcanic activity

• River erosion

What is the combined effect of external and internal processes on the Earth's surface?

• They have no significant impact

• They only affect the atmosphere

• They lead to the current state of the Earth's surface

• They create artificial landscapes

Which of the following best describes the interaction of external and internal processes?

• They work independently

• They only affect the ocean

• They both shape the Earth's surface

• They are unrelated