Earth Science Part 2

Wall of rocks or cement that extend out into the ocean to block the movement of sand

Prevents flooding by draining storm water from roads or parking lots

The _______________ is used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake.

Weathering breaks down rock into smaller pieces and __________carries the pieces away.

Cracks in rock due to water freezing and expanding is an example of _____________________.

What is a negative effect of building a dam?

What created Amicalola Falls?

What is the fan shaped landform at the mouth of a river caused by deposition?

Which of the following is NOT a way used to control flooding?

Prevents beach erosion by keeping strong waves from hitting the beach

Which statement about the Grand Canyon is true?

Wall built to keep rivers from overflowing their banks

Formed by constructive process- converging plates

What structure do people build to control beach erosion?

The study of earthquakes is called:

Rock being dissolved by acid rain is an example of _______________________.

What created Providence Canyon?