Quiz about Investigation Earth History

Question 1

The process by which rocks are broken down

Accepted Answer

Weathering

Answer

Deposition

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Erosion

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Sedimentation

Question 2

The process in which wind, water, ice or gravity transport rock fragments from one location to another

Accepted Answer

Erosion

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Weathering

Answer

Sedimentation

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Deposition

Question 3

The process in which sediment settles out (stops moving) from the water or wind that is carrying it

Accepted Answer

Deposition

Answer

Weathering

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Erosion

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Sedimentation

Question 4

Pieces of weathered rocks are known as ____.

Accepted Answer

sediments

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deposits

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limestones

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sandstones

Question 5

The MECHANICAL breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is...

Accepted Answer

Physical weathering

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Chemical weathering

Question 6

The breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of acid rain

Accepted Answer

Chemical weathering

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Physical weathering

Question 7

Water gradually wearing down and smoothing rocks over a long period of time is an example of...

Accepted Answer

physical weathering

Answer

chemical weathering

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deposition

Question 8

Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of...

Accepted Answer

erosion

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chemical weathering

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deposition

Question 9

Waves carrying and dropping sand onto land until a beach is formed is an example of...

Accepted Answer

deposition

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physical weathering

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erosion

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chemical weathering

Question 10

Acid rain slowly wearing away rock over time is an example of...

Accepted Answer

chemical weathering

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physical weathering

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erosion

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deposition

Question 11

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking rocks or pavement apart is an example of...

Accepted Answer

physical weathering

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chemical weathering

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deposition

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erosion

Question 12

An avalanche is an example of...

Accepted Answer

erosion

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weathering

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deposition

Question 13

Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth's surface by...

Accepted Answer

forming new land features.

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washing away beaches.

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breaking down large rocks in to smaller ones.

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moving topsoil.

Question 14

What causes the greatest amount of erosion on beaches?

Accepted Answer

Waves

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Glaciers

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Wind

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Gravity

Question 15

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of...

Accepted Answer

erosion

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physical weathering

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chemical weathering

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deposition

Question 16

How do plants weather rocks?

Accepted Answer

When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand, the rock breaks

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During photosynthesis

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When the plant moves water from the roots to the leaves, the rock breaks

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Plants don't weather rocks

Question 17

The grinding/scratching away of rock by other rock particles carried in water, ice, or wind

Accepted Answer

Abrasion

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Frost wedging

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Exfoliation

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Oxidation

Question 18

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Accepted Answer

Weathering breaks down rocks, and erosion carries the broken pieces away.

Answer

Erosion breaks down the rocks, and weathering carries the broken pieces away.

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Erosion carries broken pieces away, and weathering builds the pieces back up into another land mass.

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Weathering carries broken pieces away, and erosion builds the pieces back up into another land mass.

Question 19

A student prepares a model by filling a plastic bottle with water, capping it tightly, and placing it in the freezer for 24 hours. After 24 hours, there are large cracks on the bottle's sides. The student's model most likely represents which of the following types of weathering:

Accepted Answer

Frost wedging

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Acid rain

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Oxidation

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Abrasion

Question 20

_____________ is the dropping off/ depositing of rocks.

Accepted Answer

Deposition

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Metamorphosis

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Weathering

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Erosion

Question 21

What is the height of land above sea level?

Accepted Answer

elevation

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landform

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calcite

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correlate

Question 22

Look at the chart and tell what rock layers is below Supai Sandstone.

Accepted Answer

Muav Limestone

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Coconino Sandstone

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Hermit Shale

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Kaibab limestone

Question 23

What is the Liger Canyon river elevation?

Accepted Answer

1500 ft.

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1800 ft.

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5325 ft.

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1 mile

Question 24

Why are there different rock layers at the river level at each canyon?

Accepted Answer

More rock was eroded at one canyon.

Answer

The river is moving fast.

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Liger Canyon is older.

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Cheetah canyon is older.

Question 25

Why do Mile 20 and Mile 52 have different rock layers near the river?

Accepted Answer

Mile 20 is at a higher elevation than Mile 52

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Mile 52 is at a higher elevation than Mile 20

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Each site at the Grand Canyon has different rocks

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Each site at the Grand Canyon has the same rocks

Question 26

What is the name of the river that carved the Grand Canyon?

Accepted Answer

Colorado River

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Arizona River

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Canyon River

Question 27

____ is a process by which earth particles are separated out by size, shape, or density

Accepted Answer

Sorting

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Weathering

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Sand

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Silt

Question 28

In a canyon you can see ________ of rock.

Accepted Answer

layers

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puddles

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clumps

Question 29

True or False. Larger particles are carried farther and more easily than smaller particles.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

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TRUE

Question 30

True or false. The Colorado Plateau came before the grand canyon.

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 31

A scientist who studies Earth is called a:

Accepted Answer

geologist

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earthologist

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botanist

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chemist

Question 32

Which rock particles will remain suspended in water for the longest time and likely travel the furthest?

Accepted Answer

clay

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pebbles

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silt

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sand

Question 33

When a stream flows into a lake, in what order are sediments deposited?

Accepted Answer

pebbles, sand, silt then clay

Answer

clay, silt, sand then pebbles

Answer

sand, silt, clay then pebbles

Answer

pebbles, clay, silt then sand

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