Earth Science review

Question 1

The home of Brasstown Bald

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Blue Ridge

Question 2

Surface landforms of an area is called

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Topography

Question 3

A landform made and shaped by wind is a

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sand dune

Question 4

What happens when plates move?

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mountains are formed

Question 5

Earthquakes can be constructive and deconstructive.

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True, true

Question 6

Trees prevent erosion

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True, true

Question 7

A mountain made of lava, ash, or other materials

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volcanoe

Question 8

Gravity causes landslides

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true

Question 9

Lanforms that are like mountains but not as high are

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hills

Question 10

A large flat landform with little relief is

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plain

Question 11

Which of earth's plates do we live on?

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crust

Question 12

Small pieces of rock are called

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sediment

Question 13

The difference of elevation between the high and low places is

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relief

Question 14

An area of new land at the mouth of a river that is formed from sediments

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delta

Question 15

Where we live

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Piedmont

Question 16

What does a seimoloigist study?

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Earthquakes

Question 17

Which of the following is formed when groundwater erodes soft rock?

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sinkhole

Question 18

The point on Earth's surface right above the focus of the earthquake

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epicenter

Question 19

Melted, or molten rock beneath Earth's surface is known as

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mgma

Question 20

What is the process of when sediment drops out of the water?

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deposition

Question 21

What is built to stop floods?

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dams, levees

Question 22

What happens when there is a sudden release of energy in earth's crust?

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earthquake

Question 23

A landform that is much higher than the surrounding land is a

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mountain.

Question 24

The point where earthquakes happen

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fault

Question 25

What is a landform?

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A natural land shape or feature

Question 26

The process of moving sediment by wind, water, or ice

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erosion

Question 27

When Magma reaches Earth's surface its called

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Lava

Question 28

The process of wearing away rocks by natural means

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weathering

Question 29

What landform is formed when running water erodes the surrounding rock?

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Mesa

Question 30

_________________________ protects beaches.

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levees

Question 31

Which part of the earth is divided into plates?

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crust

Question 32

Which of Georgia's regions has lots of peaks and valleys?

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Ridge and Valley

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Earth Science review

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