Earth Science

Question 1

It took thousands of years to form this canyon. What most likely formed this canyon?

Accepted Answer

a rushing river

Question 2

Kyle found a smooth, round, small rock by the creek. What might have caused this?

Accepted Answer

The rock was weathered by water, sand, and other rocks.

Question 3

What is the use of science to solve problems in life?

Accepted Answer

technology

Question 4

Deposition is a process that

Accepted Answer

drops sediment to form new landforms

Question 5

Changes on Earth's surface can be slow or fast. Which is the BEST example of a slow change?

Accepted Answer

weathering

Question 6

Water inside the crack of a rock can split it apart when the temperature drops because

Accepted Answer

water expands when it freezes

Question 7

Which landforms are a result of deposition?

Accepted Answer

beaches and river deltas

Question 8

The process by which sediment is added to a landform is called

Accepted Answer

deposition

Question 9

The process of adding sand to an eroded beach to rebuild it is called

Accepted Answer

beach nourishment

Question 10

Which human intervention should be used in an area prone to flooding?

Accepted Answer

storm drain management to redirect waters

Question 11

How was this structure most likely formed?

Accepted Answer

wind erosion

Question 12

Which does NOT cause erosion?

Accepted Answer

sunlight

Question 13

Below is a picture of what?

Accepted Answer

fault

Question 14

Sand is pumped from the sea floor onto the beaches. Why is there a need to put sand on beaches?

Accepted Answer

Waves cause erosion of the sand on beaches.

Question 15

Which solution helps to control floods?

Accepted Answer

building dams and levees

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