Rock Cycle/Weathering/Landforms/Human Impact

The diagram shows a volcanic eruption.

                                   

How does this natural process change Earth over time?

• The eruption causes faults in Earth’s crust

• The eruption causes erosion of Earth’s surface.

• The lava hardens to become new rock on Earth’s surface

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  The dust forms a permanent cloud over the area surrounding the volcano

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Two processes in the rock cycle are directly related to mountain building on Earth’s surface. The diagram shows a mountain that formed over time.

Based on the diagram, which statement describes how the two processes are related?

• Pools of magma beneath Earth’s surface cool into solid rock that builds up over time.

• Rock formed beneath Earth’s surface is pushed upward by slow uplift over time.

• Compaction and cementation bind rock sediments together to form tall layers.

• Weathering and erosion break down surface rock and pile it in new locations.

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Weathering is a process in the rock cycle. How does weathering contribute to the formation of rocks?

• It breaks down rock into smaller pieces that can become sedimentary rock.

• It increases the temperature and creates metamorphic rock.

• It causes lava to cool and harden into igneous rock.

• It deposits sediment and forms sedimentary rock.

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Emma’s local beach had a lot of sand erosion after a long winter of frequent storms. What can you infer about the beach in the future?  

• The beach will continue to change, though how much and how often depend on the weather and climate conditions in the area.

• The beach will change exactly the same way again the next winter.

• The beach will be eroded away to nothing in one year.

• The beach is likely done changing for a long time, because beaches do not change often

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In which climate is the rate of chemical weathering most likely the fastest?

• cold and dry

• cold and wet

• warm and dry

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  warm and wet

   

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The Everglades has many types of living and nonliving things. Which of the following would you NOT likely find in the Everglades?

• islands

• plants

• mountains

• channels

Although Florida has some hills, it does not have any true mountains.  Why is this landform nonexistent in Florida?

• There are no plate boundaries under Florida that would produce mountain-building forces.

• The limestone on which Florida is formed is too soft to build up into mountains

• The coastal processes quickly wear down any mountains that have formed.

• There is no weather extreme enough to carve out dramatic features.

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Deforestation occurs when large areas of trees are cut down. Which of the following impacts on the environment would result from deforestation?

• colder temperatures

• increased erosion

• excess ground moisture

• greater oxygen production

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The United Nations (UN) reports that at least 50 percent of the world’s human population lives in cities, such as the one shown below. The UN estimates that by 2030 that number will jump to 60 percent, with nearly 2 billion new urban (city) residents.

What major effect might this rapid urbanization have on the environment?

• People will have less time for recreational activities.

• Erosion and deposition will increase due to higher skylines.

• Building of cities spreads into natural areas leading to loss of valuable plants and animals.

• Global warming will decrease because people will drive less often.

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Which geologic process is represented in the diagram?

• faulting

• weathering

• metamorphism

• volcanism