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Module 5: Patterns of Earth's Changing Features

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An example of ________________________ is waves crashing against rocks on a cliff and wearing them down.

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

2.

Erosion is the process of _____________________ sediment or soil from one location to another by water, ice, or wind.

a)

breaking apart

b)

moving

c)

dropping off

3.

Scientists study __________________________ to learn about the history of Earth.

a)

fossils

b)

plate tectonics

c)

delta

4.

Fossils are most commonly found in _____________________.

a)

sedimentary rock

b)

plateau

c)

dune

5.

Deposition is the process of _________________________ sediment in a new location.

a)

breaking apart

b)

moving

c)

dropping off

6.

Weathering is the process of ____________________ rocks and mineral into smaller pieces.

a)

breaking apart

b)

moving

c)

dropping off

7.

An example of _______________________ is glaciers dropping rock and sand to form terminal moraines (end of a glacier).

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

8.

An example of ___________________________ is wind blowing sand across the desert.

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

9.

The movement of _______________________ below Earth’s surface are the cause of the formation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes.

a)

fossils

b)

plate tectonics

c)

delta

10.

Small pieces of rock and sediment deposited at the end of a river over time forms a ______________________________.

a)

fossils

b)

plate tectonics

c)

delta

11.

Piles of sand deposited by wind are called _________________.

a)

sedimentary rock

b)

plateau

c)

dune

12.

A __________________ is a flat piece of land that is higher than the land around it.

a)

sedimentary rock

b)

plateau

c)

dune

13.

Rain that contains harmful chemicals caused by the burning of fossil fuels is called ____________.

a)

hydration rain

b)

acid rain

c)

active rain

d)

hail

14.

A deep, narrow valley with high, steep sides formed by moving water is called a ___________.

a)

canyon

b)

mesa

c)

mountain

d)

glacier

15.

Plants prevent soil erosion by __________.

a)

releasing water into the air

b)

providing food for herbivores

c)

holding dirt in place with their roots

d)

the process of photosynthesis

16.

What is something that can slow down the process of wind erosion?

a)

fences

b)

walls

c)

trees

d)

All answers are correct

17.

Scientists are able to tell which fossils are the oldest by looking at the layers of rock. Which layer has the oldest fossils?

a)

Layer A

b)

Layer B

c)

Layer C

d)

Layer D

18.

Can ocean waves change the rocks along a coastline?

a)

Yes. Pounding waves break rocks into smaller pieces.

b)

Yes. Pounding waves glue smaller rocks together.

c)

No. Waves are too weak to change rocks.

d)

Maybe. Scientists are not sure.

19.

Which statement best describes the amount of time it takes for wind, water, and ice to change the shape of landforms?

a)

It takes a very long time for wind, water and ice to wear away landforms.

b)

Wind, water, and ice change landforms very quickly.

c)

Wind, water, and ice have no effect on landforms.

d)

Wind, water, and ice can change the shape of landforms quickly or slowly.

20.

What can be determined about a fossil of a turtle found in one rock layer and a fossil of a fish found two layers below? Explain your answer using complete sentences. (Compare the two fossils).

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