Lesson 2 Reading One

What is the main focus of geologists according to the text?

• Studying animals

• Investigating the surface of the land

• Understanding Earth's history and structure

• Building structures

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What is a landform?

• A natural feature on Earth's surface

• A type of rock

• A man-made structure

• A type of plant

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What is the equation for a canyon as described in the text?

• CLIFF + CLIFF = CANYON

• CLIFF + VALLEY = CANYON

• CLIFF + ROCK = CANYON

• CLIFF + WATER = CANYON

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How do geologists help in predicting natural disasters?

• By studying weather patterns

• By understanding Earth's processes

• By monitoring animal behavior

• By analyzing air quality

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What is a cliff?

• A flat plain

• A high, steep slope of rock

• A sandy beach

• A rolling hill

What is a plateau?

• A raised, flat surface with steep sides

• A deep valley with a river

• A tall, pointed mountain

• A flat area at sea level

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How are cliffs and plateaus related?

• Cliffs form the sides of a plateau

• Cliffs are found only in canyons

• Cliffs are the tops of mountains

• Cliffs are unrelated to plateaus

What is a valley?

• A large area of high land

• A large area of low land found between hills or mountains

• A type of mountain

• A large body of water

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What often runs through a valley?

• A highway

• A river

• A desert

• A forest

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What are the walls of a canyon called?

• Hills

• Cliffs

• Mountains

• Rivers