Slow and Rapid Changes to the Earth's Surface

Which is an erosion agent?

• weathering

• water

• deposition

• soil

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which of the following is a sudden change?

• delta

• lanslide

• canyon

• valley

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Which statement about glacier is correct?

• glaciers are the main force in the creation of mountains

• glaciers move too slowly to change the Earth's surface

• glaciers create both deep valleys and mountain lakes

• glaciers carved all of the rivers that currently exist on Earth

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which of the following does NOT normally result from a landslide?

• destruction

• violent storms

• loss of life

• flooding

Which is an example of a slow change to Earth's surface?

• an earthquake

• A boat travels toward the ocean

• A tree falls to the ground

• a river collects carries sediment to the ocean

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Rock layers in a canyon have been gradually disappearing. Which most likely explains this?

• slow wind erosion

• rapid tide changes

• rapid flowing water

• slow glacier movement

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Which best explains the process that causes cracks in bedrock due to the freezing and thawing of water?

• frost action

• glacier movement

• seismic waves

• volcanic eruption

Which best describes a sudden fall of rocks?

• earthquake

• landslide

• erosion

• weathering

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Which process slowly changes Earth's surface by breaking rocks and soil into smaller pieces?

• weathering

• landslide

• erosion

• eruption

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Someone discovered a saltwater fish fossil on the shore of a freshwater lake. Why could the fossils be found there?

• The fish was left there by a fisherman.

• The fish moved across the land to get to the lake long ago.

• The fish lived in the area long ago when it was covered by an ocean.

• The fish was left there long ago by a storm.

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