Weathering, Erosion, Deposition and Landform Changes Quizs

Sandbar

• A submerged or exposed ridge of sand built by waves and currents.

• A type of fish found in shallow waters.

• A geological formation made of solid rock.

• A large area of land that is completely dry.

Lake Okeechobee

• Florida’s largest freshwater lake, important for water supply.

• A popular tourist destination in California.

• A major source of saltwater fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

• The deepest lake in the United States.

Glacial Erosion

• The movement of glaciers scraping and reshaping the land (not present in Florida).

• The process of wind erosion in desert areas.

• The effect of water erosion on coastal regions.

• The impact of human activities on soil degradation.

Carbonation

• A process where oxygen reacts with minerals to form oxides.

• A chemical weathering process where carbon dioxide dissolves in water, forming carbonic acid that breaks down limestone.

• A physical weathering process caused by temperature changes.

• A biological process where plants release carbon dioxide into the soil.

Ridge

• A long, narrow elevated landform, often marking ancient shorelines.

• A flat area of land with no significant elevation.

• A deep valley between mountains.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

Peninsula

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides (e.g., Florida).

• A large area of land surrounded by water on all sides.

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses.

• A flat area of land with few trees.

Cave

• A natural underground space formed by chemical weathering of limestone.

• A large open area in a forest.

• A man-made structure for storage.

• A type of rock formation found on mountains.

Biological Weathering

• Weathering caused by physical forces such as wind and water.

• Weathering caused by chemical reactions in rocks.

• Weathering caused by plants, animals, and microorganisms (e.g., plant roots breaking rocks, burrowing animals).

• Weathering caused by temperature changes and freeze-thaw cycles.

Central Highlands

• A region in Florida with long ridges, including Lake Wales Ridge.

• A mountainous area in Colorado known for skiing.

• A coastal region in California famous for its beaches.

• A desert region in Arizona with cacti and sand dunes.

Abrasion

• When rock particles grind against each other due to wind, water, or ice, smoothing surfaces over time.

• The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces due to chemical reactions.

• The movement of sediment from one location to another by wind or water.

• The formation of new rocks from cooled magma or lava.