Earth Science Unit Test Review

A mixture of hot rocks, ash, and gases that blows through a crack in the Earth's surface is

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

A student was observing rocks he found at a river bed, the rocks were smooth and round because

Processes that break down the Earth's surface are called?

When sediment is deposited to a new location it is called...

Humans build levees in order to serve what function?

A student argues that a destructive force can change the surface of Earth. Explain why.

Students placed two desks next to each other, and then pulled them apart. This models

Over many years, the depth of a lake gets more shallow. What could cause this change?

Humans are trying to reverse the effects of erosion of the Georgia coastline by

Something that is not natural, but is produced or made by a human.

Processes that build up the Earth's surface are called?

A sudden release of energy under Earth's surface that makes the ground shake or crack

The technology of a seismograph is helpful to humans because it–

This landform was created by...

Changes to the Earth's surface that occur in a short period of time.

What is the area at the mouth of a river that is formed from sediments carried by the river?

The movement of weathered material on Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice is called

A seawall constructed along a length of oceanfront property can assist a coastal city by–

Which of these is a constructive change, rather than a destructive change?

The build up of land by depositing sediment and soil in a new location.

Students made a model on how natural forces can change surface features of Earth. It represents