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Slow Changes on Earth

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The breaking down of rocks is called _________________ .

a)

erosion

b)

weathering

c)

sedimentary

d)

abrasion

2.

Wind and rain break down rocks to change the physical shape and size.

a)

chemical weathering

b)

acid weathering

c)

weathering

d)

physical weathering

3.

Oxygen, acids, and carbon dioxide can react within the minerals in a rock and cause chemical changes.

a)

chemical weathering

b)

exfoliation

c)

physical weathering

d)

weathering

4.

Layers of soil formed over time

a)

soil

b)

sediments

c)

bedrock

d)

horizons

5.

The transport of weathered rock is called __________.

a)

exfoliation

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

freezing and thawing

6.

Deposition

a)

The transport of weathered rock

b)

The dropping off of weathered rock

c)

The physical change of rocks

d)

The chemical change of rocks

7.

A natural features on Earth's surface is called a __________.

a)

landform

b)

glacier

c)

canyon

d)

sand dune

8.

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides is called a __________.

a)

delta

b)

valley

c)

canyon

d)

glacier

9.

Area of land formed by sediments at the mouth of a river

a)

landform

b)

sand dunes

c)

canyon

d)

delta

10.

Rivers flowing downhill cut away at land to form a _______.

a)

delta

b)

valley

c)

glacier

d)

sand dune

11.

Wind blows sand into hills called _______.

a)

sandwiches

b)

sand dunes

c)

sand castles

d)

sand

12.

Large, thick sheets of ice are called _________.

a)

sand dunes

b)

glaciers

c)

valleys

d)

canyons