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Earth's Processes and Landforms

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What force of nature can form valleys, canyons, and caverns

a)

Wind

b)

water

c)

fire

d)

air

2.

Which feature is described as an area of land COMPLETELY surrounded by water?

a)

Mountain

b)

Valley

c)

Canyon

d)

Island

3.

What direct impact do volcanic eruptions have on the environment?

a)

Release of toxic gases and ash in the air

b)

Increase in the level of oxygen in the air

c)

Decreasein the temperature of ocean water

d)

Building forests

4.

Which two factors are MAINLY responsible for landslides

a)

Heat and Wind

b)

Water and Wind

c)

Heat and gravity

d)

Gravity and water

5.

Which natural process causes the slowest change in Earth?

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

Erosion

c)

Earthquake

d)

Landslide

6.

Which activity can a family do to have a positive impact on the environment?

a)

Use extra fertilizer in the garden to grow bigger vegetables

b)

Increase the amount of energy the family uses in a day

c)

Recycle appropriate items from the trash

d)

Water the lawn each day during periods of drought

7.

What landform sometimes has a flat top called a plateau

a)

Valley

b)

Mountain

c)

Barrier Island

d)

Cavern

8.

Which is a slow process where rocks are broken into smaller pieces ?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Depositon

d)

Earthquake

9.

During a forest fire, all plant and tree populations are destroyed. This reduces the habitats for many birds and animals.

What can be concluded about the impact of forest fires on the environment?

a)

Forest fires cause birds to migrate to southern countries each year

b)

Forest fires cause insect populations to increase

c)

Forest fires cause animal and bird populations to increase

d)

Forest fires cause the animal populations to decrease due to hunger

10.

A student observes grass growing on the hillside where construction is occurring. What is the best explanation for why the construction company would plant grass on a hill?

a)

Grass prevents the soil from washing away

b)

Grass provides oxygen for the soil

c)

The grass makes the ground cooler

d)

Grass brings animal to the hillside

11.

Which solution would reduce the impacts of earthquakes?

a)

Construct houses close to each other

b)

Construct buildings with strong, deep foundations

c)

Construct tall buildings

d)

Construct concrete buildings

12.

Which solution can help reduce damage from landslides?

a)

People should build more houses in mountain regions

b)

Houses in mountain regions should be empty during heavy rainstorms

c)

More trees should be planted to stop the movement of rocks and soil

d)

Houses should be built using wood rather than concrete

13.

What could have caused cracks on the roads and in buildings due to a natural event?

a)

Flood

b)

Landslide

c)

Erosion

d)

Earthquake

14.

Which statement shows the positive effects of farming on the environment.

a)

Pestisides pollute bodies of water near farmlands

b)

Crops provide a variety of foods for humans to eat

c)

Topsoil is lost when vegetation is cleared

d)

Greenhouse gases increase

15.

Which landform is shown in the picture?

a)

Valley

b)

Canyon

c)

Island

d)

Volcano

16.

Which landform is shown in the picture?

a)

Valley

b)

Volcano

c)

Canyon

d)

Cavern

17.

What is a characteristic of an island that is best observed from the picture?

a)

It is always covered with plants

b)

It covers a large area in the sea or ocean

c)

It is an area of land surrounded by water

d)

It floats over water