Constructive and Destructive Forces

Which statement BEST describes weathering by plants?

• It is a destructive process because it breaks rocks apart.

• It is a destructive process because it moves rocks place to place

• It is a constructive process because it builds up the Earth's surface.

• It is a constructive process because it is a form of deposition.

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Wind blows across a desert. Which landform will most likely form when the wind erosion slows down?

• A sea stack

• A sea arch

• A moraine

• A sand dune

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Melissa takes a sheet of sandpaper and rubs it against a sharp rock. After a few minutes, the sharp edges become smooth and rounded. This is an example of:

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Chemical Change

Deposition is a process that:

• Removes sediment from rivers

• Breaks down rock and then moves it

• Removes sediment from landforms

• Drops sediment

Where do deltas form?

• In desert areas

• At the mouth of a river

• On the banks of rivers

• In valleys formed by glaciers

What is the purpose of a levee?

• To strengthen dams

• To stop beach erosion

• To prevent flooding

• To start beach erosion

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Where are earthquakes MOST LIKELY to occur?

• Near deltas

• Near volcanoes

• Near moraines

• Near faults

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How do storm drains help prevent flooding?

• They act like levees and move storm water to dams

• They block storm water from streets and houses

• They redirect storm water into nearby waterways

• They send the extra water to treatment plants

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A farmer has used terraces on his farm to decrease erosion. What is the BEST question to ask to find out why he needed them?

• Does the farmer enjoy terrace farming?

• Is the farmer trying to irrigate his crops

• Does the farmer live in a hilly region?

• Can the farmer reach all of his crops?

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What is the BEST reason a farmer would use contour plowing to prevent erosion?

• It holds the plants in the soil

• It decreases soil erosion

• It increases the visual appeal of the field

• It provides a path for water run-off

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