Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Erosion
Weathering
Technology
100
In which state would an earthquake MOST LIKELY occur? A. Kentucky B. Georgia C. California D. Oklahoma
What is C. California?
100
New islands continue to form as part of the Hawaiian islands. How are these islands MOST LIKELY formed? A. wind erosion B. meteor activity C. volcanic activity D. sediment deposits
What is C. volcanic activity?
100
Glaciers are frozen, slow-moving rivers of ice that can move about three feet per day down mountain valleys. How does a glacier help create new soil? A. by carrying living plant material to the ocean B. by scraping small particles off large rocks C. by melting rocks along its path down the valley D. by freezing small particles of soil to form large rocks
What is B. by scraping small particles off large rocks?
100
Salina heard about chemical and physical weathering of rocks. One example is acid rain.
What is an example of chemical weathering of rocks?
100
The invention of seismology tools to predict earthquakes
What is the use of technology to prevent earthquake damage?
200
What instrument does a geologist use to record the motions produced by an earthquake? A. a seismograph B. an anemometer C. a spectrograph D. an optometer
What is A. a seismograph?
200
When a volcano no longer erupts, the magma inside the vent cools and forms A. melted igneous rock. B. ash. C. cinders. D. solid igneous rock.
What is D. solid igneous rock?
200
The Sahara Desert in Africa has a landscape of huge sand dunes. This landscape is constantly changing. Which force in nature causes this constant change of the desert landscape? A. earthquakes B. hurricanes C. lightning strikes D. wind storms
What is D. wind storms?
200
Winter freeze-thaw patterns are observed in many parts of the United States. What effect could these patterns have in the mountains?
What is water freezing in cracks of rocks and splitting them?
200
Storm drain management to redirect water
What is human intervention should be used in an area prone to flooding?
300
Major earthquakes are caused by A. molten lava. B. underground rivers. C. pressures inside Earth. D. violent weather.
What is C. pressures inside Earth?
300
An extinct volcano is one that A. erupts only once. B. erupts once every 100 years. C. is expected to erupt soon. D. has not erupted in many years.
What is D. has not erupted in many years?
300
The shape of a river changes over many years. Some rivers develop many twists and turns. Which would cause a river to develop twists and turns? A. The temperature of the water has changed. B. The spring temperatures melt the ice covering the river. C. The city builds a bridge over the river. D. The river deposits rocks and soil along the riverbed.
What is D. the river deposits rocks and soil along the riverbed?
300
Which one of the following is MOST LIKELY to make a rock break open? A. dew evaporating on the rock B. tree leaves decaying on the rock C. snow melting in a crack in the rock D. water freezing in a crack in the rock
What is D. water freezing in a crack in the rock?
300
Encourage building barriers to stabilize the coastal islands
What is a way local residents can help preserve coastal islands?
400
When an area of Earth's surface suddenly moves, a seismograph draws wavy lines. Which of the following MOST LIKELY happened? A. a volcanic eruption B. a thunderstorm C. a nuclear explosion D. an earthquake
What is D. an earthquake?
400
Mount Arenal, a volcano in Costa Rica, is erupting. Heat is being released during the eruption. The source of the heat is A. the Sun. B. pools of underground water. C. deep within Earth. D. decaying plants and animals.
What is C. deep within Earth?
400
Which is washed away MOST EASILY by erosion? A. topsoil B. subsoil C. bedrock D. magma
What is A. topsoil?
400
Why are the rocks and pebbles found in riverbeds usually smooth? A. The rocks are very old. B. Animals in the river keep rubbing against the rocks. C. Rivers only flow where rocks are smooth. D. The rocks are worn smooth by rubbing against other rocks.
What is D. The rocks are worn smooth by rubbing against other rocks?
400
Several dams were built across the Chattahoochee River.
What is to prevent flooding downstream?
500
What causes earthquakes? A. energy being released when crustal plates move B. energy from a hurricane or tornado C. energy that builds up inside a volcanic mountain D. energy being released when erosion occurs
What is A. energy being released when crustal plates move?
500
A volcanic eruption eventually produces the mountain called a volcano because A. The crust expands due to the heat B. The magma pressure lifts up the crust C. The lava and ash collect D. The plate motion folds the crust.
What is C. The lava and ash collect?
500
Muddy areas are usually found at the mouths of large rivers. These areas are caused by A. decayed vegetable matter. B. underwater volcanoes. C. soil erosion upstream. D. mountain building.
What is C. soil erosion upstream?
500
Stone Mountain in Georgia is a granite dome that formed deep underground. Over time, uplift and erosion exposed the granite. What natural activity is MOST responsible for breaking down the mountain today? A. faulting B. weathering C. stream erosion D. lightning
What is B. weathering?
500
In many farm areas, slightly hilly farmland is plowed in curves rather than straight lines. This kind of plowing is called "contour plowing." Why is this type of plowing done?
What is to prevent loss of topsoil?
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