Landforms and Natural Processes
The shape of landforms is mostly due to the effects of___________________.
A. Plants and animals.
B. Earth’s magnetic field.
C. The pull of the Moon’s gravity.
D. Oceans and the atmosphere.
Oceans and the atmosphere
What are the names of Earth's four systems?
Geosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere
Weathering is caused by _____________________.
A. Wind and rain
B. A flood
C. An earthquake
D. Snow and rain
Wind and rain
People who live where there are lots of hurricanes build tall walls near the ocean. What do these walls help protect them from during a hurricane?
A. Strong winds
B. Lots of rain
C. Tall waves
D. Dark sky
Tall waves
What is a sudden release of energy that makes the ground shake and causes cracks in Earth’s surface?
A. Hurricane
B. Earthquake
C. Tsunami
D. Tornado
Earthquake
Which is a landform that is NOT found in Mississippi?
A. Delta
B. Mountain
C. Wetlands
D. Canyon
Canyon
Humans swim in, play in, and get food. This is an example of which of Earth's systems?
A. Geosphere
B. Hydrosphere
C. Biosphere
D. Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
True or False? Weathering, erosion, and deposition are fast changes.
False
Weathering by rain and wind can change the shape of a mountain. People cannot see this change take place. Why not?
A. Mountains are very tall.
B. People live far away.
C. The change is very slow.
D. It makes too much noise.
The change is very slow
True or False? A natural process is a series or group of events that occur naturally.
True
Which of the following is NOT an occurrence that aids in the process of erosion?
A. Burrowing Animals
B. Earthquake
C. Flowing River
D. Glacier
Earthquake
Humans cut down forests. This is an example of which of Earth's systems?
A. Geosphere
B. Hydrosphere
C. Atmosphere
D. Biosphere
Biosphere
Water, sand, ocean waves, plants, and tree roots are a few things that assist with the breaking down of rock at or near the surface of the Earth. What is the name given to this process of breaking down?
A. Burrowing
B. Erosion
C. Eruption
D. Weathering
Weathering
Originally, Ship Island off the coast of Mississippi was one island. It is now two islands. What might account for this event?
A. Burrowing animals
B. Erosion
C. Glaciers
D. Flowing river
Erosion
Which of the following locations is the least affected by water erosion?
A. Desert
B. Coastline
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Desert
A U-shaped valley is formed by which agent of erosion?
A. Glacier
B. Gravity
C. Water
D. Wind
Glacier
Humans build cities and use mineral resources and fossil fuels. This is an example of which of Earth's systems?
A. Geosphere
B. Biosphere
C. Atmosphere
D. Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Which of the following is NOT an example of deposition?
A. A sand dune can be built up in the desert by the collection of sand due to the wind.
B. A delta is built up by the sediment that is carried down the river.
C. A hurricane
D. Seashells are deposited from the waves that bring water to the beach.
A hurricane
Which of the following could provide evidence of how the geosphere can affect the biosphere?
A. Making observations over time over the diversity of plant species as the climate becomes warmer and drier.
B. Observing the rate of sediment formation over time by looking at layers of rock made from sediments.
C. Gathering data on the species of fish that live in zones of the ocean with different temperatures.
D. Comparing a map of land elevation to a map of tree ranges and observing that trees do not grow above a certain altitude.
Comparing a map of land elevation to a map of tree ranges and observing that trees do not grow above a certain altitude.
A delta is formed by the deposition of soil. What type of process is this?
A. Constructive
B. Controlled
C. Destructive
D. Eroding
Constructive
Which location is the most affected by wind erosion?
A. Desert
B. Coastline
C. Valley
D. Mountain
Coastline
Climate change is an effect of human pollution and acid rain. This is an example of which of Earth's systems?
A. Biosphere
B. Atmosphere
C. Hydrosphere
D. Geosphere
Atmosphere
Compare and contrast erosion, deposition, and weathering.
Erosion is the process in which bits of weathered rock are carried away by wind, water, gravity, or ice. Weathering is the breaking down of rock at or near the surface of the Earth. Deposition is the process where eroded sediments are set down, or deposited, in another place.
Which of the following could provide evidence of how the geosphere can affect the biosphere?
A. Making observations over time over the diversity of plant species as the climate becomes warmer and drier.
B. Observing the rate of sediment formation over time by looking at layers of rock made from sediments.
C. Gathering data on the species of fish that live in zones of the ocean with different temperatures.
D. Comparing a map of land elevation to a map of tree ranges and observing that trees do not grow above a certain altitude.
Comparing a map of land elevation to a map of tree ranges and observing that trees do not grow above a certain altitude.
Which of the following represents a way in which humans have positively impacted Earth’s air and water?
A. Land has been set aside for parks and wilderness areas that allow human use while preserving natural habitats.
B. Emissions from transportation and industry have impacted the air quality in many urban areas and also affected the ozone layer.
C. Overfishing and pollution endanger organisms in our oceans, lakes, and rivers.
D. Unsustainable farming, mining, and clear-cutting of land, leading to desertification.
Land has been set aside for parks and wilderness areas that allow human use while preserving natural habitats.