WEDCC
Which of the following is not a factor in the formation of sedimentary rock?
A. Melting B. Pressure
C. Time D. Sedimentation
A. Melting
Which landform is formed by sediment deposited at the mouth of a river?
Delta
Which of the following processes is NOT considered a rapid change to the Earth's surface?
A. Volcanic eruption B. Earthquake
C. Landslide D. Weathering
D. Weathering
What is geothermal energy?
Using the earth's heat to produce energy.
What is another word for oil?
Petrolium
What type of rock is the Grand Canyon?
A. Igneous B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic D. Lava
B. Sedimentary Rock
Is sand dune constructive or deconstructive?
Constructive
Name the three types of rapid changes we discussed in class.
Volcanos, Earthquakes, Landslides.
What is something grown in Texas that is made into biofuel?
Corn
Name the 3 types of fossil fuels.
oil, coal, natural gas
The process in which rock is broken into small pieces.
Weathering
What agent of change creates a V-Shaped Canyon?
A fast moving river or flooding.
What causes an earthquake?
A shift in the tectonic plates.
What is Hydroelectric energy?
Energy produced by moving water.
Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel?
A. Oil B. Natural Gas
C. Plants D. Coal
C. Plants
The process that presses sediment together.
Compaction
What do river deltas and sand dunes have in common?
Both land forms are created through deposition of sediment.
What is the difference between magma and lava?
When the molten rock is under the earth it is called magma and when it erupts, it is called lava.
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
A. Biomass B. Hydroelectric
C. Petroleum D. Geothermal
C. Petroleum
What word means to protect or keep safe?
Ex: We need to ______________ on natural resources.
Conserve
Which of these statements about sedimentary rock is false?
A. Erosion and cementation are factors in the formation of sedimentary rock
B. Sedimentary rocks have electrical energy
C. Sedimentary rock is formed over millions of years
D. Sedimentary rock has many layers
B. Sedimentary rocks have electrical energy
What agent of change creates U- Shaped Valleys?
Glaciers are ice
What group of islands is made up of volcanos?
What is one disadvantage to using certain renewable energies, such as solar panels?
It is expensive.
Name a non-renewable energy source that is not a fossil fuel.
Nuclear energy