Unit 6 Surface Events and Landforns

Since FL has no glaciers , they could never affect us.

What is another name for mechanical weathering?

Why does FL have no mountain ranges?

Mudslides and rockslides are examples of slow erosion.

The Everglades is an example of the large filter for FL's aquifer.

How is a delta created?

In what way are rocks eroded and sand deposited?

Explain why more sinkholes occur so often in Florida?

If people want to reduce erosion and protect the beach, how would adding a large pile of rocks off shore help?

How can fossil fuels from cars and factories influence weathering?

An example of chemical weathering is...

What natural processes shape rock into arches?

Strong waves erode coastlines like the Gulf Coast of FL. What would result from erosion from strong waves?

Dunes form anyplace where there is a lot of sand and prevailing winds. Which best describes FL dunes?

Great Sand Dunes National Park is famous for its giant sand dunes. What causes these dune to form?

Sanibel Island is a barrier island located on the west coast of Florida. Which most likely caused Sanibel to form?

What is the name for the process in which wind or water carry sediment from one place to another?

An example of a slow motion erosion is...

Which statement does NOT explain why FL coastlines are changing?

Name a landform formed by deposition.

When the chemical weathering affects the karst deep underground, what can occur?

Which reasoning explains why Florida is so susceptible to sinkholes?

The next unit is on what subject matter?

Physical and chemical weathering is the same thing.

If you see a narrow steep valley (canyon) with running water at the bottom, what most likely caused the valley to form?