Earth oot amp #1 5.7 Recognize how landforms such as deltas, canyons, and sand dunes are the result of changes to Earth s surface by wind, water, and ice.
STR 2013 #20; R3; Readiness 1. Glaciers are masses of ice that move slowly on land. Which of these features was most likely formed by a glacier? F. wide valley G. deep ocean H. lava flow J. mountain range
STR 2013 #20; R3; Readiness 1. Glaciers are masses of ice that move slowly on land. Which of these features was most likely formed by a glacier? F. wide valley G. deep ocean H. lava flow J. mountain range
2. Most canyons are the result of erosion caused by a river a volcano a hurricane an earthquake
2. Most canyons are the result of erosion caused by a river a volcano a hurricane an earthquake
TKS Study Guide, #22 3. Which landform was most likely made by the process of depositing sediments?
TKS Study Guide, #22 3. Which landform was most likely made by the process of depositing sediments?
TKS Study Guide, #23 4. stalactite is a feature that hangs like an icicle from the roof of a cavern. How do stalactites in limestone caverns most likely form? Glaciers move through the cavern and deposit weathered limestone. Wind flows through cracks in the roof and erodes some of the limestone. n underground river flows through the cavern and dissolves some of the limestone. Groundwater drips through cracks in the roof and deposits limestone over time.
TKS Study Guide, #23 4. stalactite is a feature that hangs like an icicle from the roof of a cavern. How do stalactites in limestone caverns most likely form? Glaciers move through the cavern and deposit weathered limestone. Wind flows through cracks in the roof and erodes some of the limestone. n underground river flows through the cavern and dissolves some of the limestone. Groundwater drips through cracks in the roof and deposits limestone over time.
TKS Study Guide, #24 5. student placed some clean rocks in a clear plastic jar. The jar was filled with clean water and covered with a lid. Then the student shook the jar for five minutes. The student noted that smaller pieces had broken off some of the rocks and that there was a fine grit on the bottom of the jar. Which change of Earth s surface was the student modeling? Physical weathering hemical weathering Erosion of sediments Forming deltas
TKS Study Guide, #24 5. student placed some clean rocks in a clear plastic jar. The jar was filled with clean water and covered with a lid. Then the student shook the jar for five minutes. The student noted that smaller pieces had broken off some of the rocks and that there was a fine grit on the bottom of the jar. Which change of Earth s surface was the student modeling? Physical weathering hemical weathering Erosion of sediments Forming deltas
TKS Study Guide, #35 6. The rivers in the drawing have helped change the shape of the nearby hills by carrying sediment away from the hills depositing rock near the top of the hills bringing water to the glacier that moves over the hills forming faults in the hills where earthquakes can occur
TKS Study Guide, #35 6. The rivers in the drawing have helped change the shape of the nearby hills by carrying sediment away from the hills depositing rock near the top of the hills bringing water to the glacier that moves over the hills forming faults in the hills where earthquakes can occur
2003 #12 (49%) 7. The prairie is ideal for the growth of grasses because it has rich topsoil. ll of these processes help form topsoil EXEPT F G H J decay of trees weathering of rocks erosion of hills movement of oceans
2003 #12 (49%) 7. The prairie is ideal for the growth of grasses because it has rich topsoil. ll of these processes help form topsoil EXEPT F G H J decay of trees weathering of rocks erosion of hills movement of oceans
2003 #24 (55%) 8. Which experiment would best show how different methods of plowing fields on a hill affect erosion?
2003 #24 (55%) 8. Which experiment would best show how different methods of plowing fields on a hill affect erosion?
2006 #34 (85%) 9. Which of these can cause sharp, rough mountains to become rounded and smooth over time? F G H J Wind and rain The sun s rays Light and darkness Earth s magnetic field
2006 #34 (85%) 9. Which of these can cause sharp, rough mountains to become rounded and smooth over time? F G H J Wind and rain The sun s rays Light and darkness Earth s magnetic field
2009 #23 (77%) 10. The avis Mountains in West Texas used to be taller than they are now. Which of the following conditions most likely caused the mountains to become shorter over time? Heat and pressure Soil deposition Rain and wind River formation
2009 #23 (77%) 10. The avis Mountains in West Texas used to be taller than they are now. Which of the following conditions most likely caused the mountains to become shorter over time? Heat and pressure Soil deposition Rain and wind River formation
2011 STR Released Test Questions, #9 river delta is an area where sediments are deposited. 11. The sediments in the river delta shown above most likely come from the mountain range desert ocean floor coastline
2011 STR Released Test Questions, #9 river delta is an area where sediments are deposited. 11. The sediments in the river delta shown above most likely come from the mountain range desert ocean floor coastline
12. Which of the following constructive forces will produce a new landform in the shortest amount of time? eposition of ocean sediment eposition of river sediment Volcanic eruptions along plates Plate pressure causing uplift
12. Which of the following constructive forces will produce a new landform in the shortest amount of time? eposition of ocean sediment eposition of river sediment Volcanic eruptions along plates Plate pressure causing uplift
13. The sides of the Grand anyon show many different layers of rock. Which statement describes how the Grand anyon was formed?. The canyon has a waterfall.. ig rainstorms washed rocks out of the canyon.. flowing river cut into rocks to form the canyon.. The canyon was formed from the uplifting of rock.
13. The sides of the Grand anyon show many different layers of rock. Which statement describes how the Grand anyon was formed?. The canyon has a waterfall.. ig rainstorms washed rocks out of the canyon.. flowing river cut into rocks to form the canyon.. The canyon was formed from the uplifting of rock. Why,, are wrong:. anyons are deep, narrow valleys and would not be formed from a waterfall.. Rainstorms provide the water that weathers the rock.. Uplifting of rock forms mountains.
14. Which is an example of a feature on the Earth s surface caused by the force of wind?.limestone rocks.sandbars.limestone caves.sand dunes
14. Which is an example of a feature on the Earth s surface caused by the force of wind?. Limestone rocks. Sandbars. Limestone caves. Sand dunes Why,, are wrong:. Limestone rocks are formed when layers of sediment are deposited.. Sandbars are formed on the ocean floor when waves move water over the sand.. Limestone caves are formed when water dissolves rock.
15. Which process is NOT caused by the movement of Earth's plates?. Ocean island formation. Weathering. Mountain building. Volcanic eruption
15. Which process is NOT caused by the movement of Earth's plates?. Ocean island formation. Weathering. Mountain building. Volcanic eruption **Ocean island formation, mountain building and volcanic eruptions are all caused by the movement of the Earth s plates.
16. People living on the Texas Gulf oast have to place stone barriers along the shoreline to prevent wearing away of coastal land by wave action. This process is called:. Erosion. Weathering. Plate tectonics. eposition
16. People living on the Texas Gulf oast have to place stone barriers along the shoreline to prevent wearing away of coastal land by wave action. This process is called:. Erosion. Weathering. Plate tectonics. eposition Why,, are wrong:. Weathering is the breaking down of rock into smaller particles.. Plate tectonics is a theory that explains the movements of the Earth s plates.. eposition is the process of depositing sediment in a new location.
17. Names and dates on cemetery tombstones are often worn away by the constant exposure to wind, rain and frost. This process is known as:. Erosion. Frost action. Volcanic action. Weathering
17. Names and dates on cemetery tombstones are often worn away by the constant exposure to wind, rain and frost. This process is known as:. Erosion. Frost action. Volcanic action. Weathering Why,, are wrong:. Erosion is the process of moving sediment from one place to another.. Frost action is the repeated freezing and thawing of water in cracks in rocks.. Volcanic action results in the formation of igneous rock.
18. Rivers running quickly through the same area for millions of years would likely form:. Mountains. Volcanoes. Valleys. Glaciers
18. Rivers running quickly through the same area for millions of years would likely form:. Mountains. Volcanoes. Valleys. Glaciers Why,, are wrong:. Mountains are formed from the uplifting of rock.. Volcanoes are formed from molten rock.. Glaciers are formed by ice.
19. Two students noticed cracks on the school s outside basketball court. Which process can the students conclude caused the cracks?. Erosion. Weathering. eposition. Wind
19. Two students noticed cracks on the school s outside basketball court. Which process can the students conclude caused the cracks?. Erosion. Weathering. eposition. Wind The cement of the basketball court is broken down into soil, sand, and other small particles by the process of weathering. Why,, are wrong:. Erosion is the process of moving particles from one place to another.. eposition is the process in which sediments are dropped from one place to another.. Wind is a force that produces weathering or erosion.
20. The sand dune in the picture above was formed as a result of. wind erosion.. animal movement.. mass movement.. volcanic eruption.
20. The sand dune in the picture above was formed as a result of. wind erosion.. animal movement.. mass movement.. volcanic eruption. Wind erosion can blow sand into large mounds called dunes. Why,, are wrong:. nimals disperse sediments through an area as they travel.. Mass movement occurs as a result of gravity pulling rocks and soil downward.. Volcanic eruption deposit s lava and ash that hardens into rock, not sand.
21. Which of the following landforms is a result of deposition?
21. Which of the following landforms is a result of deposition?. sea cave is formed after soft rock is eroded by ocean waves.. liffs are formed by weathering of rock due to wind erosion and rain.. rches are formed by weathering away of rock. beach shore is formed as waves deposit sand and ocean sediments onto the land.
22. This diagram shows a profile of soil layers. Which layer of soil would be affected the most by weathering and erosion?. 1. 2. 3. 4
22. This diagram shows a profile of soil layers. Which layer of soil would be affected the most by weathering and erosion?. 1. 2. 3. 4 Layer 1 is the top layer of soil is exposed to wind, rain, flooding, and ice or snow. It will be the layer most affected by the agents of weathering and erosion. Layers 2-4 are all below the surface of the Earth. They are not as readily affected by wind, ran, flooding, ice or snow.
23. Wave action against solid rock can cause changes in the rock structure. Which sequence of pictures shows the stages of erosion? Top of arch collapses Formation of an arch.,,,.,,,.,,,.,,, Formation of a cave Solid rock structure
23. Wave action against solid rock can cause changes in the rock structure. Which sequence of pictures shows the stages of erosion? Top of arch collapses Formation of an arch.,,,.,,,.,,,.,,, Formation of a cave Solid rock structure Wave action has changed the rock structure by wearing away the softer rock particles. The diagrams are arranged in order: -a solid rock structure -beginnings of a cave -development of an arch from the cave -wearing away of the top of the arch.
24. When the ocean waves hit shore, the land is affected. If the shore is rock which of the following would you expect to see?. Erosion. eposition. Earthquake. unes
24. When the ocean waves hit shore, the land is affected. If the shore is rock which of the following would you expect to see?. Erosion. eposition. Earthquake Erosion occurs when the water hits the rocks and carries off pieces of rock. unes
25. When the ocean strikes the land different landforms can form. Which of the following would NOT be a landform you would expect to find?. eaches. Valleys. Mountains. raters
25. When the ocean strikes the land different landforms can form. Which of the following would NOT be a landform you would expect to find?. eaches. Valleys. Mountains Mountains will not form when oceans strike the land. Mountains form by the movement of the earth s plates or volcanoes.. raters
26. slow moving stream will probably deposit the most sediment where the stream bed is narrow and steep narrow and level wide and level wide and steep
26. slow moving stream will probably deposit the most sediment where the stream bed is narrow and steep narrow and level wide and level wide and steep
27. Freeport, Texas, is built on a growing delta at the mouth of the razos River. The land on which Freeport is built continues to grow because the ocean waves cause weathering on the delta the razos River is eroding sediments from the delta the razos River is depositing sediments on the delta the ocean is depositing sediments on the delta
27. Freeport, Texas, is built on a growing delta at the mouth of the razos River. The land on which Freeport is built continues to grow because the ocean waves cause weathering on the delta the razos River is eroding sediments from the delta the razos River is depositing sediments on the delta the ocean is depositing sediments on the delta
28. Which landform might be created by the action of folding and pushing together of the Earth s crust? river plain mountain plateau
28. Which landform might be created by the action of folding and pushing together of the Earth s crust? river plain mountain plateau
29. Which of the following is a result of erosion over a long period of time? The creation of a deep valley The formation of a thick glacier The creation of a hill or mountain The formation of a river delta
29. Which of the following is a result of erosion over a long period of time? The creation of a deep valley The formation of a thick glacier The creation of a hill or mountain The formation of a river delta
30. In which of the following areas might rich fertile soils affected by river deposition be found? On a desert plain On a rocky plateau In a limestone cave In a river valley
30. In which of the following areas might rich fertile soils be affected by river deposition be found? On a desert plain On a rocky plateau In a limestone cave In a river valley
31. Which statement best describes how canyons like the Grand anyon are formed? Most canyons are formed from falling water. ig rainstorms wash rocks out of the canyon. Flowing rivers cut into riverbanks to form canyons. anyons are formed from big rocks that come from other places.
31. Which statement best describes how canyons like the Grand anyon are formed? Most canyons are formed from falling water. ig rainstorms wash rocks out of the canyon. Flowing rivers cut into riverbanks to form canyons. anyons are formed from big rocks that come from other places.
32. Which of the following is a constructive result of weathering and erosion? River deltas are filled with sediments. New soil and landforms are created. Rich topsoil is blown or washed away. Rocks are turned into sandpaper.
32. Which of the following is a constructive result of weathering and erosion? River deltas are filled with sediments. New soil and landforms are created. Rich topsoil is blown or washed away. Rocks are turned into sandpaper.
33. Which of the following would probably change the surface of the Earth in the shortest amount of time? massive hurricane volcanic eruption Waves on a beach large tornado
33. Which of the following would probably change the surface of the Earth in the shortest amount of time? massive hurricane volcanic eruption Waves on a beach large tornado
34. Which of the following is a constructive force that changes the surface of the Earth over time? eposition Earthquakes Tidal waves Weathering
34. Which of the following is a constructive force (build up) that changes the surface of the Earth over time? eposition Earthquakes Tidal waves Weathering
35. For millions of years, wind and water have weathered the surface of the Earth and worn rocks into sediments. Why is the surface of the Earth NOT totally level after all of this weathering? onstructive forces build up the land. Wind and rain cannot affect solid rock. Wind and rain pile dirt into mounds. roughts keep the Earth from becoming flat.
35. For millions of years, wind and water have weathered the surface of the Earth and worn rocks into sediments. Why is the surface of the Earth NOT totally level after all of this weathering? onstructive forces build up the land. Wind and rain cannot affect solid rock. Wind and rain pile dirt into mounds. roughts keep the Earth from becoming flat.
36. Which of the following landforms was NOT formed by erosion from rivers or glaciers? canyon mountain valley river delta
36. Which of the following landforms was NOT formed by erosion from rivers or glaciers? canyon mountain (from earthquakes/plate movement) valley river delta
37. Which of the following landforms is formed mostly by erosion? elta Glacier Mountain Valley
37. Which of the following landforms is formed mostly by erosion? elta Glacier Mountain Valley
38. Sand dunes like the ones pictured above are most likely caused by rain glaciers streams wind
38. Sand dunes like the ones pictured above are most likely caused by rain glaciers streams wind
39. What are Earth s surface features called? Rocks ontinents Landforms Earthquakes
39. What are Earth s surface features called? Rocks ontinents Landforms Earthquakes
The diagram below shows a river flowing through a valley. 40. Which of the following processes most likely caused the river valley to form? Evaporation Erosion eposition ondensation
The diagram below shows a river flowing through a valley. 40. Which of the following processes most likely caused the river valley to form? Evaporation Erosion eposition ondensation
41. What most likely caused these mountains to have a rough surface? Sunlight heated the surface and the rocks cracked. Rocks were weathered and then eroded. Seasons have gotten warmer over the years. t one time ocean waves crashed against the mountains.
41. What most likely caused these mountains to have a rough surface? Sunlight heated the surface and the rocks cracked. Rocks were weathered and then eroded. Seasons have gotten warmer over the years. t one time ocean waves crashed against the mountains.
42. Which landforms can result when running water such as a river erodes sediments from an area? Mountains and volcanoes Valleys and canyons Plains and mountains eltas and caves
42. Which landforms can result when running water such as a river erodes sediments from an area? Mountains and volcanoes Valleys and canyons Plains and mountains eltas and caves
43. Which of the following processes is MOST responsible for the formation of the Grand anyon? Scouring by continental glaciers Erosion and weathering by wind and water Eruptions of explosive volcanoes racking of Earth s crust by earthquakes
43. Which of the following processes is MOST responsible for the formation of the Grand anyon? Scouring by continental glaciers Erosion and weathering by wind and water Eruptions of explosive volcanoes racking of Earth s crust by earthquakes
44. ll of the following are ways in which Earth s landforms, or physical features can be changed EXEPT Glaciers scraping over mountains and hills Rain washing away mud from cliffs and hillsides nimals migrating across the hills and plains Rivers weathering and eroding rocks and sediments
44. ll of the following are ways in which Earth s landforms, or physical features can be changed EXEPT Glaciers scraping over mountains and hills Rain washing away mud from cliffs and hillsides nimals migrating across the hills and plains Rivers weathering and eroding rocks and sediments
45. What is one way that ocean currents affect the land? Ocean currents create mountains and valleys on the land cause weathering, deposition, and erosion cause temperatures to be lower on land cause ships to roll in high waves
45. What is one way that ocean currents affect the land? Ocean currents create mountains and valleys on the land cause weathering, deposition, and erosion cause temperatures to be lower on land cause ships to roll in high waves
46. The movement of sand along the beach and the erosion of rock on the shore are the direct result of environmental pollution river flooding glacial deposition wave action
46. The movement of sand along the beach and the erosion of rock on the shore are the direct result of environmental pollution river flooding glacial deposition wave action
47. Why are rocks and pebbles found in a river usually smooth? The rocks and pebbles found in rivers are not very old and are still very smooth. The flowing river water makes the rocks and pebbles rub against each other. Rough rocks and pebbles would stop the flow of the river, so they must be smooth. Fish and other animals nest on the rocks and pebbles and make them smooth.
47. Why are rocks and pebbles found in a river usually smooth? The rocks and pebbles found in rivers are not very old and are still very smooth. The flowing river water makes the rocks and pebbles rub against each other. Rough rocks and pebbles would stop the flow of the river, so they must be smooth. Fish and other animals nest on the rocks and pebbles and make them smooth.
48. The process of the ocean waves breaking down the seashore or beach is called erosion deposition weathering sedimentation
48. The process of the ocean waves breaking down the seashore or beach is called erosion deposition weathering sedimentation
49. Galveston Island is a barrier island along the Gulf oast of Texas. Galveston Island was formed when ocean currents and waves deposited sand and debris near the Texas coast over thousands or millions of years tropical storms eroded sand and debris from the Texas coast over several years during the early 1900s a large hurricane deposited sand and debris near the Texas coast during the very early 1900s ocean currents and waves deposited sand and debris near the Texas coast over dozens of years
49. Galveston Island is a barrier island along the Gulf oast of Texas. Galveston Island was formed when ocean currents and waves deposited sand and debris near the Texas coast over thousands or millions of years tropical storms eroded sand and debris from the Texas coast over several years during the early 1900s a large hurricane deposited sand and debris near the Texas coast during the very early 1900s ocean currents and waves deposited sand and debris near the Texas coast over dozens of years
50. What factor is most responsible for the formation of sand dunes along Galveston ay s shoreline? Rain Wind Earthquakes Glacial deposits
50. What factor is most responsible for the formation of sand dunes along Galveston ay s shoreline? Rain Wind Earthquakes Glacial deposits