Unit 4 Earth's Processes and Resources Part 3

Which of the following materials is most likely to be porous?

• Glass

• Sponge

• Metal

• Plastic

What is the main purpose of recycling?

• To increase waste

• To convert waste into new products

• To burn waste materials

• To bury waste in landfills

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural Gas

How are sand dunes formed?

• By water currents

• By volcanic activity

• By wind

• By earthquakes

What process forms sedimentary rocks?

• Melting and cooling

• Layers of sediment being pressed and cemented together

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion

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Which of the following best describes sediments?

• Large boulders

• Small particles of rock, soil, or organic material

• Solid metal pieces

• Liquid water

What is soil primarily composed of?

• Only minerals

• Only organic matter

• Minerals, organic matter, water, and air

• Only water

What is soil erosion?

• The creation of new soil

• The removal of topsoil by water, wind, or human activity

• The addition of nutrients to soil

• The planting of trees

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Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

• Melting

• Weathering

• Freezing

• Erosion

What causes wind?

• Differences in ocean currents

• Differences in atmospheric pressure

• Differences in temperature

• Differences in humidity

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