Earth Science Review

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by

Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to make a rock break open?

Which of the following does NOT cause erosion?

Which is likely to change Earth's surface rapidly?

Which helps prevent earthquake damage?

The Grand Canyon is the result of which destructive process

The natural process of rocks gradually breaking up and being worn away over time is

Earthquakes are caused by

A student puts an open hardcover book face down on a table. Slowly, he pushes the two halves of the together. He models

How does a dam help towns along rivers?

Deltas are created by tidal currents making small deposits at the mouth of a river.

The moving portion of Earth's crust and upper mantle is called a

Canyons are typically created by

An opening in Earth's surface through which lava, ash, and gases are ejected is called a

Building dams and levees

Geologists use a _______ to record the motions produced by an earthquake.

A constructive process that builds up earth material slowly over time

Heat being released during a volcanic eruption comes from