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1
What instrument does a geologist use to record the motions produced by an earthquake?
an anemometer
an optometer
a spectrograph
a seismograph
2
Mount Arenal, a volcano, is erupting. Heat is being released. The source of the heat is __.
deep within Earth
pools of underground water
decaying plants and animals
the Sun
3
An opening in Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.
volcano
hurricane
tsunami
earthquake
4
A moving portion of Earth's crust and upper mantle is called a ______.
ridge
fold
plate
fault
5
Which process might occur in this system?
wind erosion
water erosion
storm system
earthquakes
6
Which is a constructive process where there is a build up of materials over a long time?
volcanoes
earthquakes
deposition
faults
7
Several dams were built across the Chattahoochee River. Why?
to increase the flow of water in the river
to prevent runoff
to decrease the amount of water upstream
to prevent flooding downstream
8
How can humans decrease the destructive force of hurricanes on the coast?
research the impact of organisms in the Mississippi Delta
study storm drain management in South American rain forests
create levees to control water flows
study seismological activity in the cities
9
What is a common cause of mudslides?
extreme heat
strong winds
heavy rains
extreme cold
10
Which is washed away MOST EASILY by erosion?
bedrock
subsoil
topsoil
magma
11
Limestone is a sedimentary rock. How does acid rain affect limestone?
acid rain turns limestone into slate
acid rain breaks down limestone
acid rain builds up limestone
Acid rain causes limestone to become magma
12
The Grand Canyon is a result of which of these destructive processes?
volcanoes
erosion
tonadoes
earthquakes
13
During winter's cold weather, water in rock cracks freezes and expands. This process is called
purging
deposition
weathering
erosion
14
Which human activity does NOT help control water runoff?
contour plowing
building flood control dams
paving with asphalt
planting crops
15
Volcanoes are formed from ___.
hot gases pushing up through Earth's surface
the rapid erosion of large mountain ranges
molten rock pushing up through Earth's Surface
large continental plates colliding with one another
16
Sand is being pumped from the sea floor onto beaches. Why is this happening?
old, dirty sand has to be replaced
too much sand is piled into sand dunes
the sand on the beaches wears out
waves cause erosion of the sand
17
Which of these is a result of human intervention on destructive processes?
the flooding of the Mississippi Delta
initiation of satellite system relay
construction of the Empire State Building
the building of the hoover Dam
18
Why are the rocks and pebbles found in riverbeds usually smooth?
rivers only flow where rocks are smooth
Animals in the river keep rubbing against the rocks
The rocks are very old
the rocks are worn smooth by rubbing against other rocks
19
Which does NOT cause erosion?
glaciers/ice
sunlight
water
wind
20
A sudden movement of the Earth's crust caused by a release of pressure.
earthquake
epicenter
avalanche
tsunami
21
Muddy areas are usually found at the mouths of large rivers. These areas are caused by ___.
mountain building
soil erosion upstream
underwater volcanoes
decayed vegetable matter
22
Which landforms are a result of deposition?
plateaus and mesas
bays and peninsulas
mountains and valleys
beaches and river deltas
23
Which landform results when one of Earth's plates slides past another?
deltas
plateaus
mountains
faults
24
A dormant volcano is one that ____.
erupts only once
erupts once every 100 years
is expected to erupt soon
has not erupted in many years
25
in which state would an earthquake MOST LIKELY occur?
Oklahoma
Georgia
California
Kentucky
