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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Introduction

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is weathering?

a)

The breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments

b)

The movement of rocks from one place to another

c)

The dropping of sediment in a new location

d)

The melting of rocks due to heat

2.

Which of the following is NOT an example of weathering?

a)

Wind blowing

b)

Water flowing

c)

Freeze/thaw cycles

d)

Melting of ice

3.

What force is involved in all erosion?

a)

Magnetism

b)

Gravity

c)

Electricity

d)

Friction

4.

Which of the following causes most erosion?

a)

Water

b)

Sunlight

c)

Plants

d)

Heat

5.

What is erosion?

a)

The removal of weathered rock from one location and transporting to another

b)

The breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments

c)

The dropping of sediment in a new location

d)

The melting of rocks due to heat

6.

What is deposition?

a)

Occurs when sediment that has eroded is dropped in a new location

b)

The breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments

c)

The removal of weathered rock from one location to another

d)

The melting of rocks due to heat

7.

Explain how gravity is related to the process of erosion.

a)

Gravity pulls weathered rock and sediment downhill, aiding in erosion

b)

Gravity causes rocks to break into smaller fragments

c)

Gravity melts rocks, causing erosion

d)

Gravity prevents erosion from occurring

8.

A river carries sediment downstream and drops it at the mouth of the river. Which process is this an example of?

a)

Deposition

b)

Weathering

c)

Erosion

d)

Melting

9.

A rock cliff is exposed to wind, rain, and freezing temperatures. Over time, the cliff breaks into smaller pieces. Which process is primarily responsible for this change?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

d)

Melting

10.

A glacier moves across land, picking up rocks and soil, and then drops them as it melts. Which two processes are illustrated in this scenario?

a)

Erosion and Deposition

b)

Weathering and Melting

c)

Gravity and Weathering

d)

Deposition and Melting

11.

Which of the following is a reason why tectonic plates move?

a)

Gravity pulls them directly

b)

Wind pushes them

c)

Thermal convection in the mantle

d)

Ocean currents move them

12.

What are tectonic plates?

a)

Small pieces of rock found on beaches

b)

Giant pieces of the Earth's crust that move over long periods of time

c)

Layers of air in the atmosphere

d)

Large bodies of water on Earth's surface

13.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major tectonic plates labeled in the diagram?

a)

North American Plate

b)

African Plate

c)

Eurasian Plate

d)

Antarctic Plate

14.

What happens to hot rock in the Earth's mantle during thermal convection?

a)

It rises, cools, and then sinks

b)

It stays in one place

c)

It evaporates

d)

It turns into water

15.

How does convection in the mantle affect tectonic plates at divergent boundaries?

a)

Moves plates apart

b)

Moves plates together

c)

Melts the plates

d)

Stops plate movement

16.

How does convection in the mantle affect tectonic plates at convergent boundaries?

a)

Moves plates apart

b)

Moves plates together

c)

Breaks plates into pieces

d)

Makes plates float

17.

Explain how thermal convection in the Earth's mantle leads to the movement of tectonic plates. Use evidence from the process described in the material.

a)

Hot rock rises, cools, and sinks, creating convection currents that move plates

b)

Wind blows across the surface, pushing plates

c)

Water currents in the ocean drag plates along

d)

Magnetic fields pull plates in different directions

18.

Which of the following best describes a convergent plate boundary?

a)

The place where two tectonic plates are moving toward each other.

b)

The place where two tectonic plates are moving apart from each other.

c)

The place where tectonic plates slide horizontally past one another.

d)

The place where tectonic plates do not interact.

19.

Which of the following is NOT a type of convergent boundary?

a)

Ocean / Continent

b)

Ocean / Ocean

c)

Continent / Continent

d)

Ocean / Magma

20.

What is a possible result of a divergent plate boundary?

a)

Mid-ocean ridges form.

b)

Earthquakes occur.

c)

Mountains are formed.

d)

Volcanoes erupt.

21.

At which type of plate boundary do tectonic plates slide horizontally past one another in opposite directions?

a)

Convergent boundary

b)

Divergent boundary

c)

Transform boundary

d)

Subduction boundary

22.

Earthquakes can happen at which type of plate boundary?

a)

Convergent boundary

b)

Divergent boundary

c)

Transform boundary

d)

All of the above

23.

Explain why mid-ocean ridges form at divergent plate boundaries.

a)

Because plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.

b)

Because plates collide, pushing up mountains.

c)

Because plates slide past each other, causing friction.

d)

Because plates remain stationary, allowing sediment to build up.

24.

Why are earthquakes common at transform boundaries such as the San Andreas Fault in California?

a)

Because plates move apart, causing tension.

b)

Because plates slide past each other, causing stress and sudden release of energy.

c)

Because plates collide, causing compression.

d)

Because plates melt, causing volcanic eruptions.

25.

Which of the following is a natural feature of Earth's surface created by plate tectonics, weathering, erosion, and/or deposition?

a)

Landform

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Ocean current

d)

Fossil

26.

Which of the following is a landform that rises high above its surroundings, often with steep slopes?

a)

Plateau

b)

Mountain

c)

Canyon

d)

Valley

27.

Name the highest mountain peak listed in the material and its location.

a)

Mount Rainier, Washington State, USA

b)

Mount Everest, Nepal

c)

Mount Whitney, California, USA

d)

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

28.

What process is mainly responsible for forming river canyons?

a)

Volcanic eruptions

b)

Water pressure and erosion

c)

Earthquake activity

d)

Glacial movement

29.

Which landform is described as a deep valley with steep sides?

a)

Plateau

b)

Mountain

c)

Canyon

d)

Hill

30.

How do most plateaus form according to the material?

a)

By water erosion carving out the land

b)

By magma pushing up but not breaking through the crust

c)

By folding of the Earth's surface

d)

By glacial movement

31.

A plateau is best described as:

a)

A flat area of land that is higher than surrounding land

b)

A steep-sided valley

c)

A mountain peak

d)

A low-lying plain

32.

Which of the following is NOT a famous mountain peak listed in the material?

a)

Mount Rainier

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Mount Whitney

d)

Mount Kilimanjaro

33.

Explain how moving water contributes to the formation of canyons.

a)

It deposits sediment to build up land

b)

It carves out and carries sediment away, leaving a canyon shape

c)

It causes volcanic eruptions

d)

It lifts flat rock above the surface

34.

Which process is NOT involved in the formation of landforms according to the material?

a)

Plate tectonics

b)

Weathering

c)

Erosion

d)

Photosynthesis

35.

What causes a volcano to erupt?

a)

Pressure of magma in Earth's crust rises to the surface until it erupts

b)

Movement of clouds in the sky

c)

Heavy rainfall on mountains

d)

Growth of plants on hills

36.

Which of the following is an effect of a volcanic eruption?

a)

Lava and ash can destroy homes and businesses

b)

Increase in rainfall

c)

Formation of new rivers

d)

Growth of forests

37.

What is the main cause of earthquakes?

a)

Tectonic movement of Earth's plates or volcanic activity

b)

Strong winds blowing across the land

c)

Heavy snowfall

d)

Solar flares from the sun

38.

Which of the following is a possible effect of an earthquake?

a)

Damage to buildings, bridges, and dams

b)

Increase in temperature

c)

Formation of new lakes

d)

Growth of crops

39.

Why is it important to study volcanoes and earthquakes?

a)

To predict their behavior and potentially save human lives

b)

To increase rainfall in dry areas

c)

To grow more plants on mountains

d)

To make the Earth cooler

40.

What happened during the May 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens?

a)

An earthquake shook the volcano causing a massive avalanche and 57 people died

b)

A flood destroyed the city and 100 people died

c)

A tornado hit the mountain and 20 people died

d)

A forest fire burned the area and 10 people died

41.

Which statement best describes a volcano?

a)

A mountain or hill formed by an opening in Earth's surface where lava or liquid rock and gas erupt from the Earth's crust

b)

A hill covered with trees and plants

c)

A mountain formed by wind and rain

d)

A valley filled with water

42.

What is a sudden shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of rock underground called?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Tornado

c)

Flood

d)

Landslide