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WED/Topo Maps Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

hammering

2.

This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

a)

Physical(mechanical) weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion weathering

d)

deposition

3.

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

dumptruck

4.

This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

a)

mechanical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion weathering

d)

deposition

5.

How might a weathered mountain appear different than an unweathered mountain?

a)

Weathered mountain would be taller.

b)

Weathered mountain would be rounder and less jagged.

c)

Weathered mountain would be more jagged and less rounded.

d)

Weathered mountain would have no trees.

6.

What is sediment?

a)

the process of rocks being broken down and carried away

b)

bits of rock and sand caused by the weathering of rocks

c)

the top layer of the soil

d)

decaying plant or animal material

7.

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—

a)

keeps the rocks in place

b)

makes the rocks last longer

c)

expands cracks and breaks rocks

d)

causes rocks to fall in landslides

8.

the part of the erosion process in which sediment travels to a new location and is put down or dropped off

a)

chemical weathering

b)

mechanical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

9.
A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?
a)
Warm air melted the rock.
b)
Sun rays evaporated the rock.
c)
Ocean waves washed away rock.
d)
Plant roots pushed away the rock.
10.
What force lays down sediment in new locations?
a)
Erosion
b)
Weathering
c)
Deposition
d)
Abrasion
11.

Which profile best shows the general depositional pattern that occurs when water from a stream enters

the ocean?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

The diagrams shows a rock with water trapped in the cracks during the day and at night.


Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

a)

frozen water acts as a solute

b)

water expands when it freezes

c)

the mass of water increases when it freezes

d)

frozen water dissolves most types of rock

13.
Rain washing away soil from a hillside
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
14.
Waves dropping sand on the beach
a)
Weathering 
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
15.
What is the major cause of weathering and erosion to form canyons?
a)
wind
b)
ice
c)
glaciers
d)
moving water
16.

Which landforms can be created by deposition?

a)

plateaus and mesas

b)

canyons and valleys

c)

prairies, plains

d)

sand dunes and deltas

17.

Which of the following is not a form of weathering?

a)

Cows grazing in the fields

b)

Rocks rubbing against each other

c)

A tree roots growing through the concrete

d)

Snow and Ice breaking a rock

18.

The major cause of erosion along coasts is:

a)

tornadoes

b)

earthquakes

c)

clouds

d)

wave action and storm surge

19.
Which of these is an example of erosion
a)
Light Shinning onto a mountain
b)
Rain breaking down rock 
c)
Wind blowing away sediment
d)
All of the above
20.

Deltas are mainly created by the process of -

a)

deposition

b)

weathering

c)

waves

d)

erosion

21.

How did the Colorado River make the Grand Canyon?

a)

wind erosion

b)

water erosion

c)

glacier erosion

d)

big huge earthquake

22.

How are sand dunes made?

a)

water and waves drop sand

b)

wind drops sand

c)

gravity drops sand

d)

glaciers melt

23.
How is mechanical weathering different from chemical weathering?
a)
Chemical weathering happens over much shorter time frame than mechanical weathering.
b)
Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks; mechanical weathering does not.
c)
Chemical weathering occurs only in tropical climates; mechanical weathering occurs only in cool climates.
d)
Chemical weathering occurs only in the mountains; mechanical weathering occurs only on flat land.
24.
Exposure to rain and oxygen causes the metal minerals in rocks to rust and fall apart.  This is an example of:
a)
mechanical weathering
b)
chemical weathering
25.

What is something that will not help sand dunes form?

a)

Wood Fence

b)

Grass and Bushes

c)

Digging Holes

d)

Old Xmas Trees

26.

What eco region in TX has the most wind erosion from the Gulf of Mexico?

a)

Gulf Prairies and Marshes

b)

Pineywoods

c)

Edwards Aquifer

d)

Australia

27.

What type of land formation would you find at the mouth of a river as it reaches the Gulf of Mexico?

a)

delta

b)

aquifer

c)

stone sculptures

d)

mountains

28.

What is the primary agent of erosion in the High Plains?

a)

Water

b)

Gravity

c)

Wind

d)

James Bond

29.

Which one of the following is an outcome of deposition?

a)

Formation of an island

b)

Ice Wedging

c)

Creation of Arches

d)

Rivers being carved out of rock

30.

Plants prevent erosion by

a)

going through photosynthesis to make oxygen

b)

formation of seeds

c)

anchoring soil in place

d)

None of these are true

31.

TX eco regions include

a)

beaches

b)

mountains

c)

swamps

d)

all of these

32.

This TX eco region is located in the eastern portion of the state and is the wettest region in Texas

a)

Piney Woods

b)

Blackland Prairie

c)

Edwards Plateau

d)

Gulf Prairies and Marshes

33.
What are the darker lines called?
a)
roads
b)
index contour
c)
contour interval
d)
waves
34.
What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?
a)
waterfall
b)
steep area
c)
gentle slope
d)
river
35.

The image shows a topographic map.


Which statement best describes the location marked by the X?

a)

It is at the bottom of a large pit.

b)

It is at the top of a hill.

c)

It is on the side of a mountain.

d)

It is in a deep cave.

36.
What is a contour interval?
a)
A hole in the ground
b)
Distance traveled between two points
c)
The highest point on a topo map
d)
The elevation change between countour lines
37.
What is the contour interval of this map?
a)
100
b)
200
c)
150
d)
250
38.
In which direction is Mill River flowing?
a)
Southeast
b)
Southwest
c)
Northeast
d)
Northwest
39.
Which topographic map matches formation C?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
40.
What is the profile view to Topographic Map #1? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
41.
Provided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.
The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?
a)
Southwest
b)
Northeast
c)
Northwest
d)
Southeast
42.
Determine the contour interval:
a)
5 m
b)
10 m
c)
15 m
d)
20 m
43.
What is the contour interval of this Topographic Map?
a)
10
b)
25
c)
15
d)
5
44.
Which direction is the Prey Stream flowing? 
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
45.
What is the elevation of A?
a)
10 meters
b)
20 meters
c)
40 meters
d)
120 meters
46.
If contour lines are close together, then the slope is
a)
gentle
b)
steep
c)
flat
d)
going up and down
47.
Which star is at a higher elevation - the red star or the blue star?
a)
Red Star
b)
Blue Star
c)
Both are at the same elevation
d)
There is no way to tell
48.
Which side of this hill has the steeper slope?
a)
The A Side
b)
The B Side
c)
Both slopes are the same
d)
There is no way to tell
49.
If we were in a plane, Path B --> C is about the same distance as path E --> N. But, which path is the easier walk? 
a)
B --> C is the easier walk
b)
E --> N is the easier walk
c)
B --> C and E --> N are the same walking distance
50.
What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?
a)
120 m
b)
240 m
c)
360 m
d)
340 m

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