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WorksheetsUnit 3 Landforms Assessment
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
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1.
Some kinds of weathering and erosion cause landforms to change quickly. Other kinds cause change to happen slowly. Which of the following statements is true?
a)
Deltas appear quickly.
b)
Landslides cause change slowly.
c)
Waves change landforms slowly.
d)
Glaciers change landforms quickly.
2.
River deltas are triangular deposits of sediment that are created by the flow of water at the mouth of a river. Which kinds of materials make up the sediment that forms a river delta such as the one in the picture?
a)
boulders and pebbles
b)
trees and branches
c)
ice and snow
d)
silt and sand
3.
Weathering is defined as the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces. Which of the following choices is an example of weathering?
a)
glaciers creating moraines
b)
plant roots breaking apart rock
c)
wind blowing dust across flat land
d)
ocean waves depositing sand on beaches
4.
Some natural events cause landforms to change quickly. Other events cause change to happen slowly. Which of the following events causes landforms to change quickly?
a)
glacier
b)
erosion
c)
landslide
d)
weathering
5.
Weathering is a process that involves the breaking apart of rocks into smaller pieces. Which of the following is formed by weathering caused by water?
a)
delta
b)
sea arch
c)
moraine
d)
sand dune
6.
A new energy station has been built in your community. It will generate electricity for homes, schools, and businesses. Which of the following resources would MOST LIKELY be used as a fuel for generating electricity?
a)
natural gas
b)
minerals
c)
sunlight
d)
coal
7.
Which statement best explains the natural event that results in the formation of the landform shown in the picture?
a)
Magma rises to Earth's surface and erupts.
b)
A fault line below Earth's surface suddenly shifts.
c)
A large sheet of ice slowly creeps over a large part of land.
d)
Loose rocks slide down a mountainside and land at the bottom.
8.
Which of the following BEST explains the sudden changes on Earth that would have caused what you see in the picture?
a)
a sudden shifting of Earth's crust along a fault line
b)
hot, melted magma pushing its way toward Earth's surface
c)
loose rocks sliding down a slope due to gravity and flowing water
d)
large sheets of ice moving over land causing erosion and weathering
9.
Cade is making a booklet about ways to help the environment. Which answer shows an activity that is good for the environment and conserves natural resources?
a)
putting trash in the trash can
b)
picking up trash or litter alongside the road
c)
recycling plastic bottles by putting them in the recycling bin
d)
pouring access water down a sewer grate
10.
The chart below shows some natural resources that provide energy on Earth. Which of these sources is limited in supply because they are nonrenewable?
a)
A and B only
b)
A and C only
c)
A, B, and C only
d)
A, B, and D only
11.
The picture shows Antonio getting ready for school. What type of resource does Antonio use along with his toothbrush and toothpaste when he is ready to brush his teeth?
a)
mineral
b)
fossil fuel
c)
renewable
d)
recycled
12.
Which of the following is one of the ways that humans have used natural resources that is good for the environment?
a)
Farmers are using methods to reduce soil erosion.
b)
Trees are cut down and used as lumber to build homes.
c)
Coal is burned in energy stations to produce electricity for homes.
d)
The world's supply of oil is being used faster than it can be replaced.
13.
The people who live in one town want to use more renewable resources to reduce air pollution. Which of these is the best energy source for people in the town to use?
a)
oil
b)
coal
c)
sunlight
d)
natural gas
14.
Every week, Ms. Shelby recycles paper, cans, and bottles. How is Ms. Shelby helping to conserve Earth's natural resources?
a)
Bottles can be used as a source of fuel.
b)
Cans can be used to generate electricity.
c)
There will be less trash filling up landfills.
d)
By recycling paper, fewer trees will be cut down.
15.
Emma places water, pieces of chalk, sand, and some pebbles and rocks into a jar. She puts the cap on the jar and shakes the jar for one minute each for 20 trials. What will Emma MOST LIKELY observe about the pieces of chalk, sand, and pebbles in the jar?
a)
The rocks will form fine silt and sand.
b)
The rocks and pebbles will form sharp, jagged edges.
c)
The chalk will break apart from being "weathered" by the rocks.
d)
There will be no change to any of the chalk, sand, pebbles, or rocks.
16.
The rushing water of a waterfall flows over some rocks in a river. What will eventually happen to the rocks over a long period of time?
a)
They will slowly break apart into smaller rocks.
b)
They will eventually become very pointed and jagged.
c)
They will cause sea arches to form along the banks of the river.
d)
They will form silt and sand and become deposited in dunes.
17.
Franco wants to make a model of lava, dust, gases, and ash erupting from Earth. Which of the following events is Franco modeling?
a)
glacier
b)
volcano
c)
landslide
d)
earthquake
18.
Sadie builds a bridge of sticks and places it on top of two blocks of wood. She moves the blocks. The bridge collapses. What natural event does Sadie's model show?
a)
the shifting of rocks along a fault
b)
the movement of a glacier over land
c)
loose rocks sliding during a landslide
d)
magma forcing its way to Earth's surface
19.
Which of the following natural resources would MOST LIKELY be used to build a frame for your house?
a)
wooden planks
b)
coal
c)
oil
d)
rock
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