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Earth's Landforms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which contributes to the formation of sand dunes?

a)

deposition

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

d)

terminus

2.

Gravity pulls rainwater downhill and the flowing water erodes the landscape by _____.

a)

forming sand dunes

b)

washing away soil

c)

forming a desert

d)

forming moraines

3.

Which of the following does not cause a quick change to the Earth's surface?

a)

earthquake

b)

erosion

c)

avalanche

d)

landslide

4.

Which process created the Grand Canyon?

a)

landslides

b)

water erosion

c)

wind erosion

d)

earthquakes

5.

The dropping off of sediments is called _____.

a)

deposition

b)

settling

c)

delta

d)

channels

6.

The weathered rocks found along the side of this stream were likely placed there by ______.

a)

deposition

b)

transport

c)

erosion

d)

weathering

7.

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 have no effect on landforms.

c)

Wind, water, and ice change landforms very quickly.

d)

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

8.

Gusts of wind can pile sand into large mounds in deserts and on beaches. These mounds are called _____.

a)

mountains

b)

sand dunes

c)

hills

d)

valleys

9.

Which is not a feature found on the ocean floor?

a)

rift valley

b)

trench

c)

continental shelf

d)

estuary

10.

For which landform would contour lines be closest together on a topographical map?

a)

a sand dune

b)

a plateau

c)

a hill

d)

plains

11.

Which shows the elevation of an area using contour lines?

a)

vegetation

b)

rain shadow

c)

topographical map

d)

cartographer

12.

Which of the following is not caused by the shifting of tectonic plates?

a)

earthquake

b)

landslide

c)

hurricane

d)

volcanic eruption

13.

The surface of Earth is always changing and making new features. Which weather conditions have the greatest effect on the surface of Earth?

a)

fog and light rain

b)

cool temperatures and humidity

c)

warm ocean temperatures and humidity

d)

strong winds and heavy rains

14.

Which is an example of a process that can slowly change the surface of Earth?

a)

earthquakes

b)

glaciers

c)

volcanoes

d)

landslides

15.

What is another name for an underwater mountain range?

a)

mantle

b)

fault

c)

mid-ocean ridge

d)

tectonic plate

16.

What is the name of the theory that explains how forces deep within Earth can cause ocean floors to spread and continents to move?

a)

continental movement

b)

tectonic kinetics

c)

plate tectonics

d)

wave motion

17.

A _________ is a break in the Earth's crust where an earthquake might take place.

a)

cave

b)

fault

c)

valley

d)

gap

18.

A _____ is a deep valley with very steep sides.

a)

plain

b)

hoodoo

c)

river

d)

canyon

19.

A plateau is a tall landform with a top that is _____.

a)

round

b)

pointed

c)

hollow

d)

flat

20.

Which feature is an underwater mountain?

a)

abyssal plain

b)

mid-ocean ridge

c)

delta

d)

trench