Texas 7.8A,B,C Review

Why would there be less erosion in this ecoregion of Texas?

• not enough rain
• Tree and plant roots holds onto the soil

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What type of weathering is this?

• Physical aka Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

• Biological Weathering

• All of these are correct

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The map shows the various ecoregions of Texas. Which ecoregion is most vulnerable to wind erosion from hurricanes originating in the Gulf of Mexico?

• Post Oak Savannah
• Blackland Prairies
• Edwards Plateau
• Gulf Prairies and Marshes

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The Brazos River is the longest river in Texas, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. What type of land formation would you expect to find where the river deposits sediments as it
reaches the Gulf?

• A cave
• A mountain
• A delta
• A valley

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How can a city help prevent water pollution in nearby lakes and rivers?

• Remove weeds growing near the lakes and rivers.
• Prevent runoff of waste materials into lakes and rivers.
• Use solar cells as a source of energy.
• Recycle paper and cardboard.

_____________ includes rivers, creeks, lakes, and streams.  

• Surface water
• Ground water

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Plants prevent soil erosion by-

• holding dirt in place with their roots
• providing food for herbivores
• the process of photosynthesis
• releasing water into the atmosphere through transpiration

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At which two locations in this stream is deposition normally dominant over erosion? 

• A and D
• B and E
• C and E
• D and C

V shape valley forms because of...

• glacier erosion
• water erosion
• wind erosion

The picture shows part of the Piney Woods ecoregion in east Texas.
Which of the following best explains the lack of extremely diverse landforms in this ecoregion?

• The high vegetation decreases erosion from water and wind.
• The high amount of vegetation soaks up most of the corrosive water into their leaves.
• The trees broke down all of the previous landforms through weathering.
• The trees in this region hide the diverse landforms underneath them.