Erosion and Weathering Landforms Changes to Landforms Movements

Erosion and Weathering Landforms Changes to Landforms Movements of Earth’s Crust How People Change Landforms 5 pt 5 pt 10 pt 10 pt 15 pt 15 pt 20 pt 20 pt 25 pt 25 pt

This landform is formed when sediment is dropped at the mouth of a river

What is a delta?

Which of the following landforms are formed by running water? a. Sand dunes and sandbars b. Mesas and canyons c. Mountains and hills d. Canyons and volcanoes

What is b, mesas and canyons?

What happens to a river when sediment is deposited along its banks? a. The river becomes wider b. The river becomes shallower c. The river becomes narrower d. The river becomes deeper

What is C, The river becomes narrower?

A river channel is now so shallow that ships are getting stuck in the mud. What is the most likely cause? a. Wind picking up sediment b. Water picking up sediment c. Wind depositing sediment d. Water depositing sediment

What is d, water depositing sediment?

Which is true of canyons? a. They are built by waves b. They are made by rivers cutting through land c. They are built up by wind d. They are built by water depositing sediment

What is b, they are made by rivers cutting through land?

How do volcanoes change Earth’s landforms? a. they release pressure that has built up b. They blow ash and lava high into Earth’s atmosphere c. They form mountains of ash and lava d. They form over hot spots

What is c, they form mountains of ash and lava?

Which of the following most likely formed a canyon? A lava B deposition C water erosion D wind erosion

What is C, water erosion?

Which is NOT a way that plants affect landforms? a. Showing erosion of sand dunes by wind b. Stopping sink holes from forming c. Weathering rock with their roots d. Holding soil in place with their roots

What is b, stopping sink holes from forming?

How do jagged mountain peaks become rounded?

What is weathering by wind and water?

A plateau forms when a. Waves deposit sand sediment b. Strong winds deposit rocks c. Waves erode pieces of rock d. Running water erodes surrounding rock

What is d, running water erodes surrounding rock?

Where is the epicenter of an earthquake?

What is the point on earth’s surface directly above the focus?

What part of Earth is divided into plates? a. Inner core b. Outer core c. Crust d. mantle

What is c, crust?

What process forms most mountains? a. Lava exploding out of a vent b. Lava oozing out of a vent c. Cracking of earth’s crust d. Movement of earth’s plates

What is d, the movement of earth’s plates ?

Earth’s plates crack and form what?

What are faults?

How does a hot spot form a chain of volcanoes? a. Hot spots create layers of lava and ash b. Hot spots allow magma to explode from a vent c. Volcanoes form above a hot spot. The volcanoes move as the plate moves. d. Hot spots allow magma to ooze from a vent.

What is c, volcanoes form above a hot spot. The volcanoes move as the plate moves.

How does a dam help control flooding?

What is it forms a lake filled with excess water?

How does a jetty help protect beaches?

It traps sand small rocks as the current moves past, so more sand is carried to the beach above this structure.

Which BEST describes the process of beach restoration A. It replaces the sand on a beach. B. It helps the current move sand from one beach to another. C. It prevents the current from carrying away sand. D. It allows sand to be washed away and replaced naturally.

What is A, It replaces the sand on a beach?

How can a levee help prevent flooding? a. Forms a lake with excess water b. Pulls water downstream c. Keeps water inside stream channels d. Acts as a drain when water gets too high

What is C, keeps water inside stream channels?

Why do some people want to use flood plains to control flooding? a. To prevent rivers from overflowing b. To absorb the water during flooding c. To protect the structures built on them from damage d. To prevent sediment from being carried down a river

What is b, To absorb the water during flooding?

When ground water erodes soft rock, what forms? a. Landslide b. Mountain c. Sinkhole d. mudslide

What is c, sinkhole?

Sea grass has begun to grow on a sand dune. How will the sea grass MOST likely influence the sand dune?

What the sand dune will erode more slowly and may even grow?

be caused by a rapidly flowing river? a. River becomes wider or deeper b. River becomes narrower or shallower c. Sediment is deposited on the river’s bottom d. Sediment is deposited on river’s bank

What is a, river becomes wider or deeper?

Sand other material deposited at the mouth of a river.

What is a delta?

Which of these Georgia landforms is most likely to be affected by weathering? a. Lookout Mountain b. Okefenokee Swamp c. Coosa River d. Providence Canyon

What is d, Providence Canyon?