Earth Science Vocabulary 1-10

Question 1

Landforms are natural features of the earth's surface such as mountains, moraines, arches, volcanoes, etc.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The geological process in which sediments, soil and rocks are added to a landform or land mass is known as

Accepted Answer

deposition

Question 3

When people and animals affect the erosion process of the earth's surface, scientists say they are having a ____ on soil

Accepted Answer

Impact of organisms

Question 4

A rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object,such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape

Accepted Answer

volcano

Question 5

When soil or other sediment is seen building up in an area, this is demonstrating the process of Constructive Forces.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Mounds of sand formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert are called sand dunes

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

When there is a removal of surface material from Earth's crust, primarily soil and rock debris(such as by water or wind)

Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 8

Breaking down rock into soil and minerals is referred to as the process of Destructive Forces.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface is called

Accepted Answer

weathering

Question 10

_________ is where the river meets the ocean

Accepted Answer

delta

Questions 10