Chapter 13: Changes on Earth’s Surface

Question 1

________ weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.

Answer 1

Physical

Question 2

________ weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks.

Answer 2

Chemical

Question 3

The movement of sediment from one place to another is called ________.

Answer 3

Erosion

Question 4

The laying down of sediment in a new location is called ________.

Answer 4

Deposition

Question 5

The process of wearing down rocks through natural forces is known as ________.

Answer 5

Weathering

Question 6

A ________ is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

Answer 6

Delta

Question 7

________ are large masses of ice that move slowly over land.

Answer 7

Glaciers

Question 8

A ________ is a coastal landform created by wind-blown sand.

Answer 8

Dune

Question 9

Rivers and streams create ________ valleys as they erode the landscape.

Answer 9

V-shaped

Question 10

A ________ is a natural elevation of Earth’s surface, often formed by tectonic forces.

Answer 10

Mountain

Question 11

A ________ is a low area between hills or mountains.

Answer 11

Valley

Question 12

________ forces build up Earth’s surface, such as volcanoes and mountain formation.

Answer 12

Constructive

Question 13

________ forces tear down Earth’s surface, such as erosion and weathering.

Answer 13

Destructive

Question 14

________ is the process of rocks breaking into smaller pieces by natural means.

Answer 14

Mechanical weathering

Question 15

________ is when minerals in rocks react with water or air to form new substances.

Answer 15

Chemical weathering

Question 16

________ erosion occurs when wind carries small particles away.

Answer 16

Wind

Question 17

________ erosion involves the movement of sediment by water.

Answer 17

Water

Question 18

In Florida, ________ are common coastal landforms shaped by wind.

Answer 18

Dunes

Question 19

Heavy rains can lead to ________, which rapidly erode soil.

Answer 19

Landslides

Question 20

A ________ is a body of water surrounded by land.

Answer 20

Lake

Question 21

Sediment carried by rivers can eventually form ________ plains.

Answer 21

Flood

Question 22

________ is the breakdown of rocks by freezing and thawing water.

Answer 22

Frost wedging

Question 23

The Grand Canyon was mainly formed by the process of ________.

Answer 23

Erosion

Question 24

The ________ Ocean borders Florida to the east.

Answer 24

Atlantic

Question 25

________ islands in Florida are formed by deposition of sand parallel to the coast.

Answer 25

Barrier

Question 26

Which process breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition? A. Chemical weathering B. Physical weathering C. Erosion D. Deposition

Answer 26

B. Physical weathering Physical weathering breaks rocks without changing their chemical structure.

Question 27

What is the process by which sediments are dropped in a new location? A. Weathering B. Deposition C. Erosion D. Melting

Answer 27

B. Deposition Deposition is the process where sediments settle in a new location.

Question 28

Which force is responsible for carrying sediments from one place to another? A. Photosynthesis B. Erosion C. Deposition D. Compaction

Answer 28

B. Erosion Erosion transports sediment using wind, water, or ice.

Question 29

What landform is commonly found at the mouth of a river? A. Canyon B. Delta C. Glacier D. Dune

Answer 29

B. Delta Deltas form from sediment deposited at a river's mouth.

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a type of erosion? A. Water erosion B. Wind erosion C. Chemical erosion D. Ice erosion

Answer 30

C. Chemical erosion Chemical processes alter rock composition but are not erosion.

Question 31

What causes sand dunes to form? A. Earthquakes B. Ice C. Wind D. Rain

Answer 31

C. Wind Wind shapes and forms dunes by moving sand.

Question 32

Which process causes rocks to change due to reactions with water and air? A. Physical weathering B. Chemical weathering C. Deposition D. Compaction

Answer 32

B. Chemical weathering Chemical weathering alters rock composition through reactions.

Question 33

What kind of valley is formed by rivers? A. U-shaped B. W-shaped C. V-shaped D. Flat

Answer 33

C. V-shaped Rivers carve V-shaped valleys over time.

Question 34

Which of the following is a destructive force? A. Volcanic eruption B. Earthquake C. Erosion D. Mountain formation

Answer 34

C. Erosion Erosion wears down Earth's surface.

Question 35

Which landform is formed by glacial movement? A. Delta B. U-shaped valley C. Dune D. Plateau

Answer 35

B. U-shaped valley Glaciers carve U-shaped valleys as they move.

Question 36

Which type of weathering involves water freezing in cracks? A. Chemical B. Biological C. Frost wedging D. Thermal expansion

Answer 36

C. Frost wedging Frost wedging is a physical weathering process.

Question 37

What are Florida’s coastal sand formations called? A. Glaciers B. Mountains C. Dunes D. Valleys

Answer 37

C. Dunes Wind forms dunes along Florida's coastlines.

Question 38

Which landform is most directly shaped by ice? A. Plateau B. Delta C. U-shaped valley D. Dune

Answer 38

C. U-shaped valley Ice from glaciers shapes U-shaped valleys.

Question 39

Which process involves breaking down rocks through biological activity? A. Physical weathering B. Erosion C. Chemical weathering D. Biological weathering

Answer 39

D. Biological weathering Biological weathering occurs via plant roots or organisms.

Question 40

What is a body of water surrounded by land called? A. Ocean B. Lake C. River D. Pond

Answer 40

B. Lake A lake is a water body entirely surrounded by land.

Question 41

Which process breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition? A. Chemical weathering B. Physical weathering C. Erosion D. Deposition

Answer 41

B. Physical weathering Physical weathering breaks rocks without changing their chemical structure.

Question 42

What is the process by which sediments are dropped in a new location? A. Weathering B. Deposition C. Erosion D. Melting

Answer 42

B. Deposition Deposition is the process where sediments settle in a new location.

Question 43

Which force is responsible for carrying sediments from one place to another? A. Photosynthesis B. Erosion C. Deposition D. Compaction

Answer 43

B. Erosion Erosion transports sediment using wind, water, or ice.

Question 44

What landform is commonly found at the mouth of a river? A. Canyon B. Delta C. Glacier D. Dune

Answer 44

B. Delta Deltas form from sediment deposited at a river's mouth.

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a type of erosion? A. Water erosion B. Wind erosion C. Chemical erosion D. Ice erosion

Answer 45

C. Chemical erosion Chemical processes alter rock composition but are not erosion.

Question 46

What causes sand dunes to form? A. Earthquakes B. Ice C. Wind D. Rain

Answer 46

C. Wind Wind shapes and forms dunes by moving sand.

Question 47

Which process causes rocks to change due to reactions with water and air? A. Physical weathering B. Chemical weathering C. Deposition D. Compaction

Answer 47

B. Chemical weathering Chemical weathering alters rock composition through reactions.

Question 48

What kind of valley is formed by rivers? A. U-shaped B. W-shaped C. V-shaped D. Flat

Answer 48

C. V-shaped Rivers carve V-shaped valleys over time.

Question 49

Which of the following is a destructive force? A. Volcanic eruption B. Earthquake C. Erosion D. Mountain formation

Answer 49

C. Erosion Erosion wears down Earth's surface.

Question 50

Which landform is formed by glacial movement? A. Delta B. U-shaped valley C. Dune D. Plateau

Answer 50

B. U-shaped valley Glaciers carve U-shaped valleys as they move.