Earth Science

All the kinds of landforms found in a certain area are known as the area's __________?

Which of the following helps control floods?

Melted rock that flows from a volcano

Which of the following most likely formed a canyon?

Where would be the best place to look for smooth rounded rocks?

An area of new land at the mouth of the river, formed from sediments carried by the river.

What shows the strength and length of earthquakes?

Which landform is most likely to be produced by windblown sand?

Physical features on the Earth's surface that change over time

A hill of sand formed and shaped by wind

What process breaks rocks into sand or other tiny material called sediment?

Which is true of sand dunes?

forces that build up the Earth's surface

Where do most earthquakes occur?

Melted rock beneath Earth's surface

Which order are the processes listed below most likely to occur?

Look at the picture. What is the name of the layer that is yellow?

Where does the greatest damage of an earthquake occur?

A mountain formed when melted rock flows through a crack onto Earth's surface.

forces that tear down the earth's surface

Look at the picture. What is the name of the layer that is orange?

What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

Tiny pieces of sediment are moved by wind, moving water, or ice through the process of _______.

A wall-like structure that sticks out into the ocean to prevent sand from being carried away.

Look at the picture. What is the name of the layer that is red?

A(n) _______ is caused by movement in Earth's crust.

Look at the picture. What is the name of the layer that is brown?

the depositing of sediment in a new location