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WorksheetsFactors changing the Earth's surface
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 15mins
Erosion is when rocks, dirt and soil
break down
stay in the same place
move to a new place
become bigger pieces
Erosion is...
the process of moving away of sand and small bits of rock.
the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.
the process that forms minerals.
the process that causes rust on some metals.
Eath's crust is made up of large pieces that push against each other. What do scientists call these pieces?
slabs
shelves
tectonic plates
deposition
The Grand Canyon was created by...
water erosion.
Bob the Builder.
a volcano.
The Mid Atlantic Ridge
Strong wind can move loose sand and small rocks to other places.
True
False
Which of the following are examples of landforms?
mountains and canyons
cliffs and sand dunes
volcanoes and caves
all of these
Extreme heat can cause some rocks on the Earth's surface to slowly break or split apart.
True
False
Tectonic plates can collide with each other and form mountains.
True
False
Which of the following can change the Earth's surface and its landforms?
Volcanic eruptions
Erosion
movement of tectonic plates
All the above
Tick all the options that apply.
Erosion can be caused by wind,
rain water
glaciers
humans plowing fields
darkness
An earthquake can create landforms and change the Earth's surface.
False
True
Volcanoes can create landforms.
False
True
Planting trees does not help hold the soil in place, and cannot prevent soil erosion.
True
False
Is it possible to stop the Earth's surface from changing? Explain your answer.
