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Texas STAAR 5.10C, 3.7B, 5.7B Landforms and forces and motion

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following statements can be included as evidence to support how a sea arch is formed?

a)

Waves are destructive forces that over time can wear away at the earth’s coast and change its shape.

b)

Earthquakes are constructive forces that build landforms on the coast quickly.

c)

Earthquakes are destructive forces that cause breakage of rock formations near the oceans.

d)

Waves are constructive forces that deposit sand and sediments on the coast slowly.

2.

Weathering and erosion are a slow process.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What landform is this?

a)

mountain

b)

canyon

c)

valley

d)

sand dune

4.

What landform is this?

a)

plain

b)

valley

c)

mountain

d)

canyon

5.

Name this landform that describes the lowest part of the land in the mountains.

a)

valley

b)

hill

c)

island

d)

lake

6.

What are landforms?

a)

Landforms are how the land changes.

b)

Landforms are natural features of the Earth's surface.

c)

Landforms are cool!

7.
How does a delta form?
a)
a river slowing down
b)
it's just a river that empties into an ocean or lake
c)
the current of the river speeds up at the mouth causing sediment to wash away
d)
the current of the river slows down causing sediment to deposit
8.
What continues to shape canyons?
a)
fast moving water
b)
slow moving water
c)
rocks weathering
d)
rocks eroding
9.
What does weathering mean?
a)
to move
b)
to settle in a new spot
c)
to break apart
d)
to sit still
10.
What does erosion mean?
a)
to break apart
b)
to settle in new spot
c)
to move
d)
to sit still
11.
What does deposition mean?
a)
to settle in a new spot
b)
to break apart
c)
to sit still
d)
to move
12.
What landform is this?
a)
valley
b)
delta
c)
river
d)
canyon
13.
Which of these landforms was made by deposition?
a)
River mouth 
b)
Delta 
c)
Meander 
d)
Canyon 
14.
The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
deposition
d)
dumptruck
15.

Waves dropping sand on the beach is an example of what?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

Compaction

16.

The process of breaking up rocks on Earth's surface is known as what?

a)

sediment

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

d)

deposition

17.

Select 3 ways sediment can be moved to a new location: (Select ALL that apply)

a)

Snow

b)

Ice

c)

Water

d)

Wind

18.

This landform is formed by

a)

water erosion

b)

wind erosion

c)

deposition

d)

glaciers

19.

What is this landform?

a)

delta

b)

canyon

c)

valley

d)

sand dune

20.

This landform is formed by

a)

water erosion

b)

weathering

c)

deposition of sediments

d)

glaciers

21.

Glaciers are masses of ice that move slowly on land. Which of these features was most likely formed by a glacier?

a)

A wide valley

b)

A deep ocean

c)

A lava flow

d)

A mountain range

22.

A triangular landform where a river empties into another body of water.

a)

Landform

b)

Canyon

c)

Delta

d)

Valley

23.

A deep gorge in the surface of Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sediment.

a)

Valley

b)

Delta

c)

Canyon

d)

Landform

24.

The build up of land by the settlement of sediments and soil in a new location.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

River

25.

The movement of sediment down a fast-moving river.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

River

26.
A large, flat area of land at the mouth of a river formed by the deposition of sediments.
a)
Canyon
b)
Erosion
c)
Landslide
d)
Delta
27.
Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
28.
Rain washing away soil from a hillside
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
29.
Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean floor
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
30.
Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
31.
Wind blowing sand from one location to another
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Deposition
32.
What is weathering?
a)
A type of climate
b)
A transport of sediment
c)
The breakdown of rock
d)
The aging of rock
33.
How does a delta form?
a)
a river slowing down
b)
it's just a river that empties into an ocean or lake
c)
the current of the river speeds up at the mouth causing sediment to wash away
d)
the current of the river slows down causing sediment to deposit
34.
What continues to shape canyons?
a)
fast moving water
b)
slow moving water
c)
rocks weathering
d)
rocks eroding
35.
Which of these landforms was made by deposition?
a)
River mouth 
b)
Delta 
c)
Meander 
d)
Canyon 
36.

What are the three factors that cause slow changes to Earth's surface? (Hint: 1, 2, 3)

a)

Wind, Rain, Ice

b)

Wind & Water

c)

Sun, Wind, Ice

d)

Wind, Water,& Ice

37.

hills formed by wind blowing and depositing sand

a)

Delta

b)

Valley

c)

Sand Dune

d)

Canyon

38.

a deep gorge in the surface of Earth formed by the erosion of moving water and sand (Hint: Usually has a river running through it)

a)

Delta

b)

Valley

c)

Sand Dune

d)

Canyon

39.

a triangular landform where a river empties into another body of water

a)

Delta

b)

Valley

c)

Sand Dune

d)

Canyon

40.

How long do changes to Earth's landforms take when weathering, erosion, and deposition are a part of the steps?

a)

Instantly

b)

1 day

c)

a few months

d)

Years & Years

41.

Fast changes to Earth's landscapes can be caused by:

a)

Landslides

b)

Volcano

c)

Earthquake

d)

All

42.

How long do changes to Earth's landforms take when volcano eruptions, earthquakes, or landslides happen?

a)

Within minutes

b)

1 day

c)

a few months

d)

Years & Years

43.

The picture shows an athlete hitting a ball with a tennis racquet. What is the athlete demonstrating in the picture?

a)

Doing work by pushing the ball and changing its motion and position

b)

Changing the position but not the motion of the ball

c)

Doing work by pulling the racquet and changing the ball's position but not its motion

d)

Changing the position and motion of the ball without doing any work

44.

Students design an experiment to determine how much force is needed to move bricks with different masses slowly across a platform. Which procedure should student include in their design?

a)

conduct 5 trials, using a different spring scale to pull each brick

b)

conduct 5 trials, pulling each brick in the same way for each trial

c)

conduct 5 trials, using a different platform for each trial

d)

conduct 5 trials, pulling a different side of brick each time

45.

Which statement should Mia use to best describe the processes of weathering and erosion?

a)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for depositing loose sediments on the bottom of the ocean, forming layers of sediment.

b)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the breakdown of any type of rock into smaller particles and the carrying away of the loose sediments.

c)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the transportation, deposition, and compaction of loose sediments on the seafloor.

d)

Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the amount of water in a river that transports sediments to the sea.

46.

Which box will require the most force to move?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Ms. Jackson comes to an intersection and the light is green. She turns right without increasing or decreasing her speed. Which of these statements is true?

a)

The forces on the car are balanced because its speed does not change.

b)

The forces on the car are balanced because its mass does not change.

c)

The forces on the car are unbalanced because the amount of friction increases.

d)

The forces on the car are unbalanced because the direction of motion changes.

48.

Ella pushes a plastic toy car to set it in motion. Which force is NOT acting on the car?

a)

pulling force from gravity

b)

pushing force from her hand

c)

magnetic force from the north pole

d)

friction between the wheels and the surface

49.

Samantha drops a ball and it falls to the ground. What does this illustrate about gravity?

a)

Gravity pulls the ball toward the center of Earth.

b)

Gravity causes the friction on the ball to disappear.

c)

Gravity pushes the ball away from Suzette’s hands.

d)

Gravity causes the mass of the ball to decrease as it falls.

50.

When something moves it is in ______________.

a)

space

b)

water

c)

motion

d)

school

51.

What does it take to move things?

a)

force

b)

food

c)

friends

d)

feathers

52.

What are two kinds of force?

a)

left and right

b)

up and down

c)

push and pull

53.

A push moves something __________ you.

a)

away from

b)

towards

54.

A pull moves something __________ you.

a)

farther away from

b)

closer to

55.

What is the force that pulls things towards the ground?

a)

push

b)

pull

c)

motion

d)

gravity

56.

A push or pull changes the _________ of a moving object.

a)

mass

b)

direction

c)

gravity

57.

What is needed to do work or cause change

a)

Energy

b)

Sound Energy

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Protein

58.

A characteristic that can be observed or measured

a)

Physical State

b)

Physical Change

c)

Solution

d)

Physical Property

59.

A force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding across one another.

a)

Force

b)

Push

c)

Location

d)

Friction

60.

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change directions.

a)

Friction

b)

Position

c)

Force

d)

Location

61.

A change in position or location.

a)

Friction

b)

Force

c)

Movement

d)

Direction

62.

A line or course in which something is moving.

a)

Gravity

b)

location

c)

Direction

d)

Force

63.
______________________ are formed over millions of years after ancient plant or sea life were buried by sediments?
a)
fossil fuels
b)
alternative energy
c)
geothermal energy
64.
Work is done when a force causes an object to ...
a)
move
b)
stay still
c)
slow down
65.
When objects remain in the same place, it is called...
a)
gravity
b)
friction
c)
balanced force
d)
unbalanced force
66.
Force is measured in....
a)
Galileos 
b)
Newtons
c)
Di Vincis
d)
Einsteins 
67.
An unbalanced force is when objects move in one direction because the force is greater from that direction.
a)
true
b)
false
68.
Why is it harder for the boy in Image B to get down the hill?
a)
Motion
b)
Friction
c)
Work
d)
Displacement
69.

Some students wanted to find out if a tennis ball and a baseball dropped from the same height hit the ground at the same time. This investigation tests the effect of which of the following?

a)

wind

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

magnetism

70.

Students wanted to see if the distance the marble rolled down a ramp changed the force it had. They allowed a marble to roll down the ramp from different starting points and strike a second marble. To determine if the force of the rolling marble changed, what should the students measure?

a)

The mass of marble #2 before and after being struck by marble #1.

b)

The distance marble #2 moves after being struck by marble #1.

c)

The time it takes marble #2 to move after being struck by marble #1.

d)

The direction marble #2 moves after being struck by marble #1.

71.

Students are investigating motion with a rubber band car. They want to know how the number of winds of the rubber band affects how the car moves. They will record the number of winds of the rubber band. What other data will they need to collect?

a)

The distance the car travels when released

b)

The length of the rubber band during each trial

c)

The amount of time it takes to wind the propeller

d)

The width of the surface on which the car moves

72.

Students conducted an investigation in which they rolled a soda can down a ramp that was 30 cm high and one that was 40 cm high. Which question were the students most likely trying to answer?

a)

How does mass of a soda can affect the distance it will roll?

b)

How does surface friction affect the distance a soda can will roll?

c)

How does the size of a soda can affect the distance it rolls?

d)

How does ramp height affect the distance a soda can rolls?

73.

Students create balloon rockets by taping drinking straws to balloons and running a thick string through the straw. The ends of the string are held tightly apart. When the balloon is inflated and released, it moves along the string. What should the student do to change the amount of friction that slows the motion of the balloon rocket?

a)

Try different color balloons.

b)

Use a different type of tape.

c)

Replace the string with thin wire.

d)

Hold the string ends closer together.

74.

Students conducted an investigation in which they measured the distance a toy car traveled after rolling down a ramp covered with sandpaper or wax paper. Which of these questions can the students answer by analyzing the results of their investigation?

a)

How does changing the height of a ramp affect the distance a toy car rolls?

b)

How does changing the surface of a ramp affect the distance a toy car rolls?

c)

How does mass affect the distance a toy car moves after rolling down a ram?

d)

How does the design of a toy car affect its movement after rolling down a ramp?

75.

Students conducted an investigation in which they let the same car roll down the same ramp in three different locations in their school with three different floor types, as shown in the picture. Which of the following questions was this investigation most likely designed to answer?

a)

How does the mass of the toy car affect its speed?

b)

How does friction affect the distance a toy car rolls?

c)

What mechanical advantage does an inclined lane give?

d)

Why does gravity make a toy car roll down a ramp?

76.

A student makes a swing move by pushing it. If a student pushes the swing harder, the swing will most likely---

a)

stop moving

b)

slow down

c)

go higher

d)

get bigger

77.

When the rope is pulled, in which direction will the bricks move?

a)

Outward

b)

Upward

c)

Inward

d)

Downward

78.
Edward kicks a soccer ball across the backfield. What force works to slow the ball down?
a)
pushes and pulls
b)
friction
c)
magnetism
d)
gravitation
79.
How does friction help us move from place to place?
a)
Friction does not help us.
b)
Friction keeps us from slipping and sliding.
c)
Friction only helps cats.
d)
Friction makes us slip and fall.
80.

What will causes an object to move?

a)

unbalanced forces

b)

balanced forces

c)

net force

d)

potential energy

81.
On the Picture the balloon pushes the air right. What is the second force in this interaction pair?
a)
The air pulls the ball left
b)
Gravity pulls the balloon down
c)
The air pushes the balloon left.
d)
The air pulls the balloon right.
82.

Currently, both teams have the same force. What could you make the system be unbalanced and have the blue team win? Select all that apply.

a)

Add another person to the blue team to increase the force.

b)

Take another green person away so you can decrease the force of the green team.

c)

Add another person to the blue team to decrease the force/

d)

Take another green person away so that you can increase the force of the green team.

83.

Which of the following correctly describes a system with a net force of 0N?

a)

The system would be balanced, therefore the object would move

b)

The system would be balanced, therefore the object would not move

c)

The system would be unbalanced, therefore the object would move

d)

The system would be unbalanced, therefore the object would not move

84.

Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced force?

a)
b)
c)
d)
85.

These forces are...

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

86.
Are forces balanced or unbalanced when skateboarding down a ramp?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
87.
A girl is pushing a cart by herself with a force of 7 N. What will happen if a boy begins to help her and their combined force is 17 N?
a)
The cart will speed up.
b)
The cart will slow down.
c)
The cart will move at a constant speed in a straight line.
d)
The cart will fly to never never land!
88.
Are forces balanced or unbalanced when a marble rolls down a ramp?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
89.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Balanced forces cause a change in motion.

b)

Unbalanced forces cause a change in motion.

c)

Forces do not effect the change in motion.

90.
Which could be an example of an unbalanced force?
a)
A plate sitting on a dining table
b)
A ball at the top of a hill that is not moving
c)
Earth orbiting the Sun 
d)
A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.
91.
Which could be an example of a balanced force?
a)
An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space 
b)
A car accelerating from a stop sign
c)
A box of dishes falling from a counter 
d)
A rocket taking off 
92.

A lamp sitting on a table.

a)

Balanced Force

b)

Unbalanced Force

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