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5th Grade GA Earth Science
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1
Cracks in the Earth where tectonic plates meet are known as ______
Volcanoes
Deltas
Faults
Levees
2
What constructive process builds up sediment that was previously located elsewhere
Erosion
Weathering
Faulting
Deposition
3
What naturally occurring surface feature is believed to have carved out the Grand Canyon?
Desert
Valley
Volcano
River
4
This beach must be rebuilt. What process do they use to complete this task?
Faulting
Weathering
Erosion
Reclamation
5
What method of erosion control is often used on hillsides as depicted below?
Dam's
Storm drains
Levees
Contour plowing
6
What land form is pictured?
Mountain
Island
Delta
Ridge
7
What constructive process created these sand dunes?
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Faulting
8
What destructive process breaks down or dissolves rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth?
Weathering
Faulting
Deposition
Erosion
9
What is a tool that scientists use to predict earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis?
microscope
telescope
seismometer
seismograph
10
What type of force could occur based on the style of fault shown in the picture below?
Earthquake
Hurricane
Levee
Volcanic eruption
11
What two naturally occurring events can be both constructive and destructive?
Earthquake and volcanic eruption
Volcanic eruption and weathering
Erosion and earthquake
Flooding and weathering
12
Why are river rocks typically smoother than rocks found in forests?
Because the river water slowly wear away the rocks
Because they are softer
Because they are smaller
Because the river water is colder and causing rocks to break
13
What man-made system is used to help control flooding on streets and in parking lots?
Levees
Bridges
Storm drains
Dam's
14
What natural disaster can take place when an earthquake occurs in the ocean?
Tsumami
Volcano
Drought
Hurricane
15
How can a volcanic eruption be considered a constructive process?
Magma turns into lava as it breaches the earth’s crust.
Lava burns the land it covers
Lava hardens to create new land
Ash helps new plants grow
16
What destructive process can dams help control?
Earthquake
Faulting
Flooding
Reclamation
17
What type of process does the picture below depict?
Weathering
Destructive
B and C
Constructive
18
The Great Plains region of the U.S. suffered from massive erosion during the Dust Bowl due to..
Drought and heavy rain
Removing native plant life and tornadoes
Tornadoes and heavy rain
Drought and removing native plant life
19
What tool do scientists use to determine the intensity of earthquakes?
Balance
Hand Lens
Graduated Cylinder
Seismograph
20
The islands of Hawaii were formed by ___________
Earthquakes
Volanoes
Erosion
Deposition
