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Preventing Wind and Water from Changing Land

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one way that wind can harm land?

a)

Wind can blow soil away.

b)

Wind can cause more rain.

c)

Wind can cause a big wave.

2.

Why is erosion a problem for farmers?

a)

They like erosion.

b)

They can't grow crops in bad soil.

c)

They can't build new homes.

3.

What change can rushing water cause along riverbanks?

a)

The water rises and causes droughts.

b)

It can move soil and change the shape of rivers.

c)

There is no change.

4.

How can farmers keep wind from blowing away rich soil?

a)

They build canyons.

b)

They use rows of farm buildings.

c)

They plant trees and shrubs to block wind.

5.

What helps keep sand from blowing away at a beach?

a)

Lifeguard towers and fences

b)

Fences and rocks

c)

Beach grass and fences

6.

Which is the best choice to help prevent or slow flooding?

a)

A sandbag tower or use risers

b)

A sandbag wall or a dike

c)

Tall buildings and use risers

7.

Which place would most likely benefit from building a dike?

a)

The bottom of a hill

b)

The peak of a mountain

c)

A beachy area below sea level

8.

What do geotechnical engineers NOT do?

a)

They study soil and rock.

b)

They change landforms.

c)

They the best way to build things on land.

9.

Which choice will work BEST to prevent landslides?

a)

Plant and tree roots

b)

Small walls

c)

Wires and brackets

10.

Which image shows a windbreak?

a)
b)
c)