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WorksheetsRapid Changes and Intro to WED
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The breaking down of rock materials on the surface of the earth is called?
a)
weathering
b)
deposition
c)
erosion
2.
A very large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake is a/an...
a)
flood
b)
tsunami
c)
rockslide
d)
weathering
3.
Earthquakes and volcanoes can cause a landslide
a)
False
b)
True
4.
The sudden movement of Earth's plates and the resulting massive vibrations cause _____________.
a)
earthquakes
b)
tornadoes
c)
volcanoes
d)
mountains
5.
A ___ is helpful because the molten rock contains nutrients and minerals that benefit when plants begin to grow again.
a)
tornado
b)
landslide
c)
earthquake
d)
volcano
6.
Classify EARTHQUAKES as constructive, destructive, or both.
a)
Constructive
b)
Destructive
c)
Both
7.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Wind carries sand from the beach.
Wind carries sand from the beach.
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
8.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Waves dropping sand on the beach is called?
Waves dropping sand on the beach is called?
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
9.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Water freezes in concrete and cracks it.
Water freezes in concrete and cracks it.
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
10.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Plant roots grow in cracks between the spaces in a sidewalk and widen them.
Plant roots grow in cracks between the spaces in a sidewalk and widen them.
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
11.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Rivers carry soil downstream then dropping them at the mouth of the river.
Rivers carry soil downstream then dropping them at the mouth of the river.
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
12.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Rocks are broken down into sand by ocean waves.
Rocks are broken down into sand by ocean waves.
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
13.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Water slowly wears down jagged rock edges into smooth, rounded shapes.
Water slowly wears down jagged rock edges into smooth, rounded shapes.
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
14.
Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river
Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
15.
Volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes are examples of __________ changes to Earth's surface.
a)
rapid
b)
slow
c)
gradual
d)
slight
16.
Sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope is called a...
a)
avalanche
b)
landslide
c)
earthquake
d)
creep
17.
How does an area benefit from volcanic activity?
a)
farmland and crops are destroyed
b)
new land masses and islands are formed
c)
poisonous gases are produced
d)
roads are buried by flowing lava
18.
Which of the following most likely caused the changes in the location below?
a)
volcano
b)
weathering
c)
earthquakes
d)
thunderstorm
19.
The carrying away of broken down rock material often by water, wind, and gravity is called
a)
weathering
b)
deposition
c)
erosion
d)
landslide
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