Unit 1 Part 1: Earth (Science)

Question 1

What is NOT a cause of erosion?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT created through the process of deposition?

Accepted Answer

Valley

Question 3

A hill made of sand and shaped by the wind is called a

Accepted Answer

Sand dune

Question 4

What is the cause of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Sudden release of energy in Earth's crust

Question 5

The geological process by which material is added to a landform is called

Accepted Answer

Deposition

Question 6

The natural process of rock gradually breaking up and being worn away over time is known as

Accepted Answer

Weathering

Question 7

Which landform results when one of Earth's plates slides or grinds past each another?

Accepted Answer

Faults

Question 8

A glacier moving a large boulder is an example of

Accepted Answer

Erosion

Question 9

John notices a sudden movement of rock and soil moving down a hill. What is John noticing?

Accepted Answer

A landslide caused by gravity.

Question 10

Volcanoes are formed from

Accepted Answer

Molten rock pushing up through Earth's surface

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

Accepted Answer

Water moving sand

Question 12

Do earthquakes occur underwater?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it causes a tsunami

Question 13

A ___________ is where two or more tectonic plates meet and show movement.

Accepted Answer

Fault

Question 14

Over time, a range of mountains has become rounded. What natural force rounded them?

Accepted Answer

Weathering

Question 15

Which of the following are examples of how fast moving water can change the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Valley and canyon

Question 16

Which two surface features are created by slow processes?

Accepted Answer

Mountains and canyon

Question 17

How is sea grass MOST likely to affect sand dunes?

Accepted Answer

The dune will erode more slowly and may even grow.

Question 18

Freezing and thawing of water in rock can cause

Accepted Answer

Weathering

Question 19

A break or crack in Earth's crust is called

Accepted Answer

Fault

Question 20

Deltas form by which process......

Accepted Answer

Deposition

Question 21

When a volcano erupts it releases a lot of heat. Where does the heat come from?

Accepted Answer

Molten rock inside the Earth

Questions 21