Geomorphology Processes Quiz

Which type of weathering involves the breaking down of rocks through freeze-thaw cycles?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Tectonic activity

Which process is responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

• Coastal erosion

• Glacial erosion

• River erosion

• Wind erosion

What is the primary force driving mass wasting?

• Wind

• Water

• Gravity

• Solar radiation

Which of the following is a karst landform?

• Sand dune

• Esker

• Sinkhole

• Drumlin

Which glacial process involves the movement of glaciers and the reshaping of the landscape?

• Plucking

• Folding

• Faulting

• Deflation

Which process leads to the creation of features like the white cliffs of Dover?

• Fluvial processes

• Coastal processes

• Aeolian processes

• Tectonic processes

What type of landform is commonly associated with tectonic activity?

• River delta

• Glacial moraine

• Mountain range

• Coastal spit

Which type of weathering is primarily caused by the actions of living organisms?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Aeolian processes

What is the main agent of erosion and deposition in desert environments?

• Water

• Ice

• Wind

• Gravity

Which type of mass wasting involves a slow, gradual movement of soil downhill?

• Rockfall

• Landslide

• Mudflow

• Soil creep