Earth Science- Chapter 4- 4th Grade

In what way is a river valley like a canyon?

In the desert, wind carrying sand causes abrasion to rocks. What will happen to the rocks over time.

is the breaking apart, wearing away, or dissolving of rock

A house is built on a low cliff near an ocean. Which of these describes how erosion could affect the house?

is the laying down of sediment and rock in a new place

Which landform is found only where land meets an ocean?

A deep cave with limestone walls, would most likely be formed through weathering by

How do weathering and erosion cause a landslide?

Large boulders are in the middle of a grassy field. The boulders had been far away. How did the boulders likely move?

is the picking up and moving of sediment to a new place

How is a delta formed?

A rock has a small crack. Throughout winter, the rock changes. What most likely changes about the crack in the rock?

a natural feature on Earth's surface

Which of these is an example of Earth's surface changing slowly over time?

A sandstorm can move sand over great distances. Which most likely happens during a sandstorm?

is material that comes from the weathering of rock

A farm near a river has very rick soil. What caused the soil to be so rich there?

Long Island, New York, was shaped by glaciers. Two moraines are found on Long Island. How did these moraines form?

How does weathering help form a sandy beach by the ocean?

is the scraping away of materials