Earth's Landforms

Which contributes to the formation of sand dunes?

• deposition

• erosion

• weathering

• terminus

Gravity pulls rainwater downhill and the flowing water erodes the landscape by _____.

• forming sand dunes

• washing away soil

• forming a desert

• forming moraines

Which of the following does not cause a quick change to the Earth's surface?

• earthquake

• erosion

• avalanche

• landslide

Which process created the Grand Canyon?

• landslides

• water erosion

• wind erosion

• earthquakes

The dropping off of sediments is called _____.

• deposition

• settling

• delta

• channels

The weathered rocks found along the side of this stream were likely placed there by ______.

• deposition

• transport

• erosion

• weathering

Which statement best describes the amount of time it takes for wind, water, and ice to change the shape of landforms?

• It takes a very long time for wind, water, and ice to wear away landforms.

• Wind, water, and ice have no effect on landforms.

• Wind, water, and ice change landforms very quickly.

• Wind, water, and ice can change landforms quickly or slowly.

Gusts of wind can pile sand into large mounds in deserts and on beaches. These mounds are called _____.

• mountains

• sand dunes

• hills

• valleys

Which is not a feature found on the ocean floor?

• rift valley

• trench

• continental shelf

• estuary

For which landform would contour lines be closest together on a topographical map?

• a sand dune

• a plateau

• a hill

• plains