Geology

What is a landform?

• a formation made by humans
• a natural formation of rock and dirt
• forms of land
• formations found in the United States

Why is studying about landforms important?

• It helps us by keeping us safe. 
• It creates activities or recreation for humans.
• It helps build structures. 
• All of the above. 

Which one of the following does NOT change landforms?

• water
• wind
• rocks
• moving ice

Humans impact landforms in many ways. Which action has NOT impacted landforms?

• Construction of dams across rivers
• Volcanic eruption
• Farming
• Removing grass, trees, shrubs from land during construction

Which type of landform is located within water?

• delta
• canyon
• plateau
• mesa

Which type of landform is located only on land and not on water?

• tributary
• plain
• estuary
• cove

How do glaciers affect landforms?

• They create colder weather. 
• They melt causing large areas of water. 
• They do not affect landforms. 
• They shape the land when they move. 

Which of the following is an example of rock and mineral properties?

• color and taste
• texture and height
• shape and odor
• weight and taste

To test the Mohs levels of rock, you used a penny, steel nail, fingernail, and glass plate. What were you testing?

• mineral properties
• mineral hardness
• mineral streak
• mineral luster

What are the three types of rocks?

• sedimentary, organic, & metamorphic
• sedimentary, igneous, & erosion
• igneous, weathering, & magma
• sedimentary, igneous, & metamorphic