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WorksheetsSlow Changes on Earth
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
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1.
A large rock breaks into smaller pieces through a process called:
a)
erosion
erosion
erosion
b)
sedimentation
c)
weathering
2.
Which one of the following is usually a slow process?
a)
beach erosion by storm
b)
a volcanic eruption
c)
weathering by freezing and thawing
d)
a landslide
3.
The sediments along the side of this stream are an example of
a)
deposition
b)
transport
c)
erosion
d)
weathering
4.
The process of carrying away weathered bits of rocks is called
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
5.
Deposited material at the end of a river is called a
a)
landform
b)
delta
c)
canyon
d)
weathering
6.
A natural land feature on Earth's surface is called
a)
landform
b)
delta
c)
canyon
d)
valley
7.
Deltas forming at the mouths of rivers is called
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
d)
Exfoliation
8.
Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart is called
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
9.
Waves dropping sand on the beach is called
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
10.
A mudslide flowing down a steep hill is called
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
11.
Which one of the following is an example of chemical weathering?
a)
bits of sand striking rock surfaces
b)
freezing and thawing of rocks
c)
carbonic acid reacting with minerals in rock
d)
roots growing in the cracks of rocks
12.
Which one of the following is the biggest cause of erosion?
a)
landslides
b)
flowing water
c)
wind
d)
weathering
13.
What is the usual order by which a landform is changed?
a)
deposition, erosion, weathering
b)
weathering, deposition, erosion
c)
erosion, deposition, weathering
d)
weathering, erosion, deposition
14.
What happens during physical weathering? Choose the BEST answer.
a)
It snows
b)
Rain freezes in the cracks of rocks
c)
The size and shape of rocks are changed.
d)
The roots of plants widen cracks in rocks.
15.
Each of the following statements about physical and chemical weathering is true EXCEPT
a)
humus forms
b)
rocks get smaller
c)
mountains get smaller
d)
soil forms
16.
How is a glacier formed?
a)
Rock slides collect snow
b)
Snow collects and never gets the chance to melt
c)
Ice creeps its way out of the ocean
d)
Snow collects from kids having too many snowball fights
17.
What kind of weathering is shown in this image?
a)
Wind/abrasion
b)
chemical weathering
c)
flowing water
d)
wave action
18.
What kind of weathering is shown in this image?
a)
Wind/abrasion
b)
chemical weathering
c)
flowing water
d)
wave action
19.
What kind of weathering is shown in this image?
a)
Wind/abrasion
b)
chemical weathering
c)
flowing water
d)
wave action
20.
What kind of weathering is shown in this image?
a)
Wind/abrasion
b)
chemical weathering
c)
flowing water
d)
wave action
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