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WorksheetsModule 5: Patterns of Earth's Changing Features
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
An example of ________________________ is waves crashing against rocks on a cliff and wearing them down.
weathering
erosion
deposition
Erosion is the process of _____________________ sediment or soil from one location to another by water, ice, or wind.
breaking apart
moving
dropping off
Scientists study __________________________ to learn about the history of Earth.
fossils
plate tectonics
delta
Fossils are most commonly found in _____________________.
sedimentary rock
plateau
dune
Deposition is the process of _________________________ sediment in a new location.
breaking apart
moving
dropping off
Weathering is the process of ____________________ rocks and mineral into smaller pieces.
breaking apart
moving
dropping off
An example of _______________________ is glaciers dropping rock and sand to form terminal moraines (end of a glacier).
weathering
erosion
deposition
An example of ___________________________ is wind blowing sand across the desert.
weathering
erosion
deposition
The movement of _______________________ below Earth’s surface are the cause of the formation of mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
fossils
plate tectonics
delta
Small pieces of rock and sediment deposited at the end of a river over time forms a ______________________________.
fossils
plate tectonics
delta
Piles of sand deposited by wind are called _________________.
sedimentary rock
plateau
dune
A __________________ is a flat piece of land that is higher than the land around it.
sedimentary rock
plateau
dune
Rain that contains harmful chemicals caused by the burning of fossil fuels is called ____________.
hydration rain
acid rain
active rain
hail
A deep, narrow valley with high, steep sides formed by moving water is called a ___________.
canyon
mesa
mountain
glacier
Plants prevent soil erosion by __________.
releasing water into the air
providing food for herbivores
holding dirt in place with their roots
the process of photosynthesis
What is something that can slow down the process of wind erosion?
fences
walls
trees
All answers are correct
Scientists are able to tell which fossils are the oldest by looking at the layers of rock. Which layer has the oldest fossils?
Layer A
Layer B
Layer C
Layer D
Can ocean waves change the rocks along a coastline?
Yes. Pounding waves break rocks into smaller pieces.
Yes. Pounding waves glue smaller rocks together.
No. Waves are too weak to change rocks.
Maybe. Scientists are not sure.
Which statement best describes the amount of time it takes for wind, water, and ice to change the shape of landforms?
It takes a very long time for wind, water and ice to wear away landforms.
Wind, water, and ice change landforms very quickly.
Wind, water, and ice have no effect on landforms.
Wind, water, and ice can change the shape of landforms quickly or slowly.
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).
