Forces and Landforms Quiz

What is the difference between constructive and destructive forces?

• A) Constructive forces build up the Earth, while destructive forces break it down.

• B) Constructive forces break down the Earth, while destructive forces build it up.

• C) Both forces do the same thing.

• D) Constructive forces only occur during earthquakes.

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Which of the following is an example of a constructive force?

• A) Erosion

• B) Weathering

• C) Volcanoes

• D) Landslides

How do volcanoes contribute to the formation of new land?

• A) They cause erosion.

• B) They release lava that cools and hardens.

• C) They break down rocks.

• D) They remove sediment.

What process changes the landscape by wearing away rocks and soil?

• A) Weathering

• B) Erosion

• C) Deposition

• D) Construction

What is weathering?

• A) The movement of soil and rocks by wind and water.

• B) Breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• C) The building of new landforms.

• D) The process of forming deltas.

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How do sand dunes form?

• A) From the cooling of lava.

• B) By the movement of wind carrying sand.

• C) Through erosion of mountains.

• D) By sediment being deposited in rivers.

How does erosion of sand affect the coastline?

• A) It makes the ocean appear to be coming closer to land.

• B) It creates new sand dunes on the beach.

• C) It prevents the formation of deltas.

• D) It has no effect on the coastline.

How can technology help predict natural disasters caused by destructive forces?

• A) By making landforms larger.

• B) By observing and mapping the Earth’s surface.

• C) By creating new landforms.

• D) By building stronger buildings.

What role do rivers play in forming deltas?

• A) They remove sediment from the ocean.

• B) They carry sediment to the ocean where it builds up.

• C) They create mountains.

• D) They cause landslides.

How can humans limit the impact of destructive forces?

• A) By ignoring them.

• B) By using technology and engineering to predict and manage risks.

• C) By building more volcanoes.

• D) By stopping all construction.