Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 6: Views of Earth

Standardized Test Practice

1
What type of map is shown below?

topographic map
A)

geologic map
B)

road map
C)

cross section
D)

2
Which landform is a flat, raised area of land?

interior plain
A)

plateau
B)

coastal plain
C)

mountain
D)

3
Which of the following provides precise data about your position on Earth’s surface?

global positioning system

A)

International Date Line

B)

prime meridian
C)
 LandSat 7
D)

4
Which of the following connects points of equal elevation on a topographic map?

contour line
A)

series
B)

legend
C)

scale
D)

5
Which type of mountain forms when rock layers are folded like a rug?

folded mountain
A)

fault-block mountain
B)

volcanic mountain
C)

upwarped mountain
D)

6
Where is the steepest slope in this diagram?

north side
 A)

west side
B)

south side
C)

east side
D)

7
What is the lowest elevation on the map?

800 meters
A)

100 meters
B)

400 meters
C)

860 meters
D)

8
What feature is indicated by the arrow on the map?

a contour line
A)

a high ridge
B)

a glacier
C)
a river
 D)

9
Which type of map shows the arrangement and types of rocks at Earth's surface?

conic projection
A)

Robinson projection
B)

geologic map
C)

Mercator projection
D)

1
0 Which is used to measure distance north or south of the equator?

lines of longitude
A)

lines of latitude
B)

index contours
C)

map legends
D)
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Chapter 6: Views of Earth

Views of Earth

1
Which state experiences dawn first?
Need a Hint?

Iowa
A)

Montana
B)

New York
C)

Hawaii
D)

2
Maps of small areas can be produced using __________.
Need a Hint?

contour lines
A)

conic projections
B)

Robinson projections
C)

Mercator projections
D)

3
A(n) __________ explains the meaning of map symbols.
Need a Hint?

scale
A)

legend
B)

conic projection
C)

index contour
D)

4
Cross sections are found on __________ maps.
Need a Hint?

highway
A)
 geologic
B)

topographic
C)

state
D)

5
__________ display lines of longitude as parallel to each other.
Need a Hint?

Conic projections
A)

Topographic maps
B)

Robinson projections
C)

Mercator projections
D)

6
Examples of remote sensing devices include all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Need a Hint?

sonar
A)

GPS
B)

Mercator projections
C)

satellites
D)

7
__________ indicate points of equal elevation.
Need a Hint?

Contour intervals
A)

Longitudinal lines
B)

Contour lines
C)

Map scales
D)

8
Time is measured by tracking Earth's movement in relation to __________.
Need a Hint?

the Moon
A)
 Mars
B)

the Sun
C)

the horizon
D)

9
Majestic peaks and steep slopes are produced by __________.
Need a Hint?

uplifting
A)

folding
B)

tilting and faulting

C)

compression
D)

1
0 Volcanic mountains are formed by __________.
Need a Hint?

erosion
A)

the deposition of molten rock

B)

upwarping
C)

folding
D)

1
1 The Adirondack Mountains in New York are an example of __________ mountains.
Need a Hint?

upwarped
A)

folded
B)

volcanic
C)

fault-block
D)

1
2 __________ is the distance north or south of the equator.
Need a Hint?

Meridian
A)
 Latitude
B)

Contour
C)

Longitude
D)

1
3 The equator is at __________ latitude.
Need a Hint?

45 degrees
A)

90 degrees
B)

zero degrees
C)

180 degrees
D)

1
4 Earth is divided into __________ time zones.
Need a Hint?

15
A)

24
B)

60
C)

12
D)

1
5 __________ maps identify elevation as well as both natural and cultural features.
Need a Hint?

Road
A)

Geologic
B)

Topographic
C)

Highway
D)

1
6 __________ mountains are formed when rock layers are squeezed together.
Need a Hint?

Volcanic
A)
 Folded
B)

Fault-block
C)

Upwarped
D)

1
7 If you plan on hiking up a mountain you should take along a __________ map.
Need a Hint?

geologic
A)

highway
B)

road
C)

topographic
D)

1
8 When one block is tilted and pushed up while the other is pushed down, __________ mountains are
produced.
Need a Hint?

upwarped
A)

folded
B)

fault-block
C)

volcanic
D)

1
9 Which landform most likely would include low rolling hills, swamps, and marshes?
Need a Hint?

a plateau
A)

a highland
B)

a plain
C)

a mountain
D)

2
0 The edges of a __________ are higher than the surrounding areas due to the nearly horizontal uplifting of
rocks.
Need a Hint?
 mountain
A)

lowland
B)

plain
C)

plateau
D)
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Chapter 6: Views of Earth

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which landform most likely would include low rolling hills, swamps, and marshes?
Need a Hint?

a plateau
A)

a mountain
B)

a highland
C)

a plain
D)

2
Majestic peaks and steep slopes are produced by __________.
Need a Hint?

uplifting
A)

compression
B)

tilting and faulting

C)

folding
D)

3
__________ mountains are formed when rock layers are squeezed together.
Need a Hint?

Upwarped
A)

Volcanic
B)

Folded
C)

Fault-block
D)

4
Volcanic mountains are formed by __________.
Need a Hint?

upwarping
A)
 the deposition of molten rock
B)

erosion
C)

folding
D)

5
When one block is tilted and pushed up while the other is pushed down, __________ mountains are
produced.
Need a Hint?

fault-block
A)

folded
B)

upwarped
C)

volcanic
D)

6
The Adirondack Mountains in New York are an example of __________ mountains.
Need a Hint?

folded
A)

volcanic
B)

fault-block
C)

upwarped
D)

7
The edges of a __________ are higher than the surrounding areas due to the nearly horizontal uplifting of
rocks.
Need a Hint?

plateau
A)

plain
B)

mountain
C)

lowland
D)
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Chapter 6: Views of Earth

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
The __________ separates Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Need a Hint?

International Date Line

A)

equator
B)

prime meridian
C)

180º meridian
D)

2
__________ is the distance north or south of the equator.
Need a Hint?

Longitude
A)

Latitude
B)

Meridian
C)

Contour
D)

3
The __________ runs through Greenwich, England.
Need a Hint?

equator
A)

International Date Line

B)

prime meridian
C)

180º meridian
D)

4
Time is measured by tracking Earth's movement in relation to __________.
Need a Hint?

the Moon
A)
 the Sun
B)

Mars
C)

the horizon
D)

5
Earth is divided into __________ time zones.
Need a Hint?

15
A)

24
B)

60
C)

12
D)

6
Which state experiences dawn first?
Need a Hint?

New York
A)

Iowa
B)

Montana
C)

Hawaii
D)

7
The equator is at __________ latitude.
Need a Hint?

45 degrees
A)

90 degrees
B)

180 degrees
C)

zero degrees
D)

8
Which of the following coordinates would indicate a position in the United States?

40º S, 90º W
A)
 40º N, 90º E
B)

40º N, 90º W
C)

40º S, 90º E
D)
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Chapter 6: Views of Earth

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
__________ display lines of longitude as parallel to each other.
Need a Hint?

Robinson projections
A)

Mercator projections
B)

Conic projections
C)

Topographic maps
D)

2
Maps of small areas can be produced using __________.
Need a Hint?

Mercator projections
A)

Robinson projections
B)

contour lines
C)

conic projections
D)

3
__________ maps identify elevation as well as both natural and cultural features.
Need a Hint?

Geologic
A)

Topographic
B)

Highway
C)

Road
D)

4
__________ indicate points of equal elevation.
Need a Hint?

Contour lines
A)
 Contour intervals
B)

Map scales
C)

Longitudinal lines
D)

5
A(n) __________ explains the meaning of map symbols.
Need a Hint?

scale
A)

legend
B)

index contour
C)

conic projection
D)

6
Cross sections are found on __________ maps.
Need a Hint?

topographic
A)

highway
B)

state
C)

geologic
D)

7
If you plan on hiking up a mountain you should take along a __________ map.
Need a Hint?

geologic
A)

topographic
B)

highway
C)

road
D)

8
__________ techniques are used to collect data for making maps.
Need a Hint?

Projection
A)
 Topographic
B)

Remote sensing
C)

Conic
D)

9
Examples of remote sensing devices include all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Need a Hint?

satellites
A)

sonar
B)

GPS
C)

Mercator projections
D)
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Chapter 7: Weathering and Soil

Standardized Test Practice

1
Which of the following describes a soil's texture?

red
A)

dry
B)

silty loam
C)

wet
D)

2
Which soil horizon usually contains humus?

B horizon
A)

A horizon
B)

C horizon
C)

E horizon
D)

3
Which of the following is a chemical weathering agent?

growing tree roots

A)

ice wedging
B)

burrowing animals
C)

carbonic acid
D)

4
Which of the following might mix a soil creating good-quality soil?

a gentle rain
A)

organic matter
B)
compaction
 C)

worms
D)

5
Which type of rock is suitable for cave formation?

sandstone
A)

limestone
B)

basalt
C)

granite
D)

6
During a severe drought, which will likely cause the most erosion of a farmland?

soil creeping downhill

A)

water runoff
B)

ice
C)

wind
D)

7
According to the table, which horizon in this soil has the highest percentage of sand?

A horizon
A)

C horizon
B)
 B horizon
C)

R horizon
D)

8
What is the R horizon composed of?

bedrock
A)

topsoil
B)

humus
C)

gravel
D)

9
Which term best describes the soil represented by the table?

sandy
A)

silty
B)

clayey
C)

loam
D)

1
0 When was the surface soil the warmest? The coldest?
 October; March
A)

May; November
B)

August; February
C)

October; January
D)
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Chapter 7: Weathering and Soil

Weathering and Soil

1
How does climate affect chemical and mechanical weathering?
Need a Hint?

Chemical and mechanical weathering occur more rapidly in warm, wet climates.
A)
Mechanical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates, and chemical weathering occurs
B) more in cold climates.
Chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates, and mechanical weathering occurs
C) more in cold climates.
Chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in dry climates and mechanical weathering occurs more in
D) windy climates.

2
Each layer of a soil profile is called a __________.
Need a Hint?

litter
A)

horizon
B)

humus
C)

horizontal
D)

3
Why does clearing tropical rain forests have an adverse effect on soil quality?
Need a Hint?

Burning fields leave ash and soot in the soil, making it impossible to grow crops.
A)

Uprooting trees makes the soil vulnerable to erosion.

B)

By clearing rain forests soil is vulnerable to direct sunlight that damages the richness of the soil.
C)
The soil is only good for farmers for a few years before the nutrients are gone because the soil is
D) almost infertile below the first few centimeters.

4
Why is ice wedging most obvious in the mountains?
Need a Hint?
because the temperature changes in the mountains allow for the repeated freezing and thawing of
A) water caught in cracks of rocks
 because gravity pulls on the water in the cracks more if its found higher in the mountains
B)
because the pressure in the mountains allows for the repeated freezing and thawing of water caught
C) in cracks of rocks

because the altitude directly contributes to how the water freezes in the cracks of rocks
D)

5
Climate affects soil types; for instance, prairie soils have __________.
Need a Hint?

granitic C horizons because little or no grass grows there

A)

thick, dark, A horizons because of all the grasses that contribute organic materials
B)

thin, lightly colored A horizons because of the lack of vegetation

C)

thinner A and B horizons due to leaching, which is promoted by rainfall

D)

6
__________ is a method in which level-topped areas are built into steep-sided hills.
Need a Hint?

Weathering
A)

Terracing
B)

No-till farming
C)

Ice wedging
D)

7
How do construction sites attempt to reduce erosion?
Need a Hint?

They replace topsoil that has been removed during construction.

A)

all answers are correct

B)

They spray exposed soil with water to prevent wind erosion.

C)

They cover exposed ground with plastic to prevent wind erosion.

D)

8
How is surface area related to chemical weathering?
Need a Hint?

Increased surface area allows for more interactions of rocks with plants and animals.
A)
 Decreased surface area allows for more interactions of rocks with water and oxygen.
B)

Increased surface area allows for more interactions of rocks with water and oxygen.
C)

Decreased surface area allows for more ice wedging.

D)

9
In which horizon of a soil profile is the parent material usually found?
Need a Hint?

horizon C
A)

horizon A
B)

horizon B
C)

horizon D
D)

1
0 Decayed organic material turns into a dark colored material called ___________.
Need a Hint?

clay
A)

soil
B)

litter
C)

humus
D)

1
1 Soil is a mixture of __________.
Need a Hint?

all answers are correct

A)

weathered rock and water

B)

decayed organic matter and oxygen

C)

mineral fragments
D)

1
2 A soil's composition is dependent on weathering because __________.
Need a Hint?

it keeps the soil moist

A)
 it moves the topsoil to other areas where it is more needed
B)

it contributes sediment to the soil

C)

it makes the soil more fertile

D)

1
3 How do farmers attempt to manage crops to reduce soil erosion?
Need a Hint?

They plant shelter belts to protect crops from wind erosion.

A)

They practice no-till farming.

B)

They use animals to graze over vegetation instead of plowing.

C)

all answers are correct

D)

1
4 When water mixes with carbon dioxide in the air, it forms __________.
Need a Hint?

carbonic acid
A)

hydrochloric acid
B)

sulfuric acid
C)

ozone
D)

1
5 How does grazing affect soil?
Need a Hint?

Grazing can be used in place of plowing in no-till farming.

A)

all answers are correct

B)

Overgrazing can leave soil vulnerable to wind and water erosion.

C)

Grazing can improve soil quality due to organic matter that livestock leaves behind.
D)

1
6 How do chemical and mechanical weathering differ?
Need a Hint?
Plant roots can help mechanical weathering occur, but have no impact on soil when it comes to
A) chemical weathering.
 Mechanical weathering occurs when rocks are broken by physical processes, and chemical
B) weathering happens when chemical reactions dissolve minerals.
Chemical weathering can occur with the help of water reacting with carbon dioxide, and water has
C) nothing to do with mechanical weathering.

Mechanical and chemical weathering can happen with the help of animals.
D)

1
7 In which horizon of a soil profile does leaching normally occur?
Need a Hint?

horizon B
A)

horizon C
B)

horizon D
C)

horizon A
D)

1
8 How does soil erosion affect topsoil?
Need a Hint?

It moves the topsoil to other areas where it is more needed.

A)

It washes it away.
B)

It keeps it moist.
C)

It makes it more fertile.

D)

1
9 How does agricultural cultivation contribute to soil erosion?
Need a Hint?

Farmers who plow their land uproot plant roots which hold soil in place.
A)

Farmers who plow their land remove soil to make planting more productive.
B)
When farmers plow their land they leave it vulnerable to animals that use and remove soil to build
C) their homes.

Farmers who cultivate their land bring in livestock to help stop soil erosion.
D)

2
0 Erosion is more common on __________.
Need a Hint?

in valleys
A)
 level ground
B)

steep slopes
C)

on gently sloping hills

D)
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Chapter 7: Weathering and Soil

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Surface processes that work to break down rock are called__________.
Need a Hint?

erosion
A)

weathering
B)

ice wedging
C)

oxidation
D)

2
How do chemical and mechanical weathering differ?
Need a Hint?
Mechanical weathering occurs when rocks are broken by physical processes, and chemical
A) weathering happens when chemical reactions dissolve minerals.

Mechanical and chemical weathering can happen with the help of animals.
B)
Chemical weathering can occur with the help of water reacting with carbon dioxide, and water has
C) nothing to do with mechanical weathering.
Plant roots can help mechanical weathering occur, but have no impact on soil when it comes to
D) chemical weathering.

3
Why is ice wedging most obvious in the mountains?
Need a Hint?

because the altitude directly contributes to how the water freezes in the cracks of rocks
A)

because gravity pulls on the water in the cracks more if its found higher in the mountains
B)
because the pressure in the mountains allows for the repeated freezing and thawing of water caught in
C) cracks of rocks
because the temperature changes in the mountains allow for the repeated freezing and thawing of
D) water caught in cracks of rocks

4
When water mixes with carbon dioxide in the air, it forms __________.
Need a Hint?

sulfuric acid
A)
 hydrochloric acid
B)

ozone
C)

carbonic acid
D)

5
How is surface area related to chemical weathering?
Need a Hint?

Decreased surface area allows for more interactions of rocks with water and oxygen.
A)

Increased surface area allows for more interactions of rocks with plants and animals.
B)

Increased surface area allows for more interactions of rocks with water and oxygen.
C)

Decreased surface area allows for more ice wedging.

D)

6
How does climate affect chemical and mechanical weathering?
Need a Hint?
Mechanical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates, and chemical weathering occurs
A) more in cold climates.
Chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in warm, wet climates, and mechanical weathering occurs
B) more in cold climates.
Chemical weathering occurs more rapidly in dry climates and mechanical weathering occurs more in
C) windy climates.

Chemical and mechanical weathering occur more rapidly in warm, wet climates.
D)
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Chapter 7: Weathering and Soil

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
A soil's composition is dependent on weathering because __________.
Need a Hint?

it makes the soil more fertile

A)

it contributes sediment to the soil

B)

it keeps the soil moist

C)

it moves the topsoil to other areas where it is more needed

D)

2
Soil is a mixture of __________.
Need a Hint?

weathered rock and water

A)

decayed organic matter and oxygen

B)

mineral fragments
C)

all of the above

D)

3
Decayed organic material turns into a dark colored material called ___________.
Need a Hint?

litter
A)

clay
B)

humus
C)

soil
D)

4
Each layer of a soil profile is called a __________.
Need a Hint?

horizon
A)
 horizontal
B)

humus
C)

litter
D)

5
In which horizon of a soil profile is litter usually found?
Need a Hint?

horizon C
A)

horizon B
B)

horizon A
C)

horizon D
D)

6
In which horizon of a soil profile does leaching normally occur?
Need a Hint?

horizon C
A)

horizon B
B)

horizon A
C)

horizon D
D)

7
In which horizon of a soil profile is the parent material usually found?
Need a Hint?

horizon B
A)

horizon C
B)

horizon A
C)

horizon D
D)

8
How can rock type within the parent rock affect the type of vegetation that grows there?
Need a Hint?

Different rocks provide different root stability for plant growth.

A)
 Different rocks create different depths of parent rock that affect plant growth.
B)

Different rocks make water absorption more difficult.

C)

Different rocks provide different nutrients for plant growth.

D)

9
Climate affects soil types; for instance, prairie soils have __________.
Need a Hint?

thinner A and B horizons due to leaching, which is promoted by rainfall

A)

thin, lightly colored A horizons because of the lack of vegetation

B)

granitic C horizons because little or no grass grows there

C)

thick, dark, A horizons because of all the grasses that contribute organic materials
D)
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Chapter 7: Weathering and Soil

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Erosion is more common on __________.
Need a Hint?

steep slopes
A)

level ground
B)

in valleys
C)

on gently sloping hills

D)

2
How does soil erosion affect topsoil?
Need a Hint?

It makes it more fertile.

A)

It keeps it moist.
B)

It washes it away.
C)

It moves the topsoil to other areas where it is more needed.

D)

3
A human activity that contributes to soil erosion is __________.
Need a Hint?

construction
A)

farming
B)

raising livestock
C)

all of the above

D)

4
Why is soil erosion more common in areas that lack adequate vegetation?
Need a Hint?

because soil erosion is stopped by reduced vegetation

A)
 because gravity pulls on the plants and increases erosion
B)

because plant roots help keep the soil in place

C)

because the lack of adequate vegetation affects the soil pressure and erosion rate
D)

5
How does grazing affect soil?
Need a Hint?

Grazing can improve soil quality due to organic matter that livestock leaves behind.
A)

Grazing can be used in place of plowing in no-till farming.

B)

all of the above

C)

Overgrazing can leave soil vulnerable to wind and water erosion.

D)

6
How does agricultural cultivation contribute to soil erosion?
Need a Hint?

Farmers who plow their land remove soil to make planting more productive.
A)
When farmers plow their land they leave it vulnerable to animals that use and remove soil to build
B) their homes.

Farmers who plow their land uproot plant roots which hold soil in place.
C)

Farmers who cultivate their land bring in livestock to help stop soil erosion.
D)

7
Why does clearing tropical rain forests have an adverse effect on soil quality?
Need a Hint?
The soil is only good for farmers for a few years before the nutrients are gone because the soil is
A) almost infertile below the first few centimeters.

Burning fields leave ash and soot in the soil, making it impossible to grow crops.
B)

By clearing rain forests soil is vulnerable to direct sunlight that damages the richness of the soil.
C)

Uprooting trees makes the soil vulnerable to erosion.

D)

8
How do farmers attempt to manage crops to reduce soil erosion?
Need a Hint?

all of the above

A)
 They plant shelter belts to protect crops from wind erosion.
B)

They use animals to graze over vegetation instead of plowing.

C)

They practice no-till farming.

D)

9
__________ is a method in which level-topped areas are built into steep-sided hills.
Need a Hint?

No-till farming
A)

Weathering
B)

Terracing
C)

Ice wedging
D)

1
0 How do construction sites attempt to reduce erosion?
Need a Hint?

They cover exposed ground with plastic to prevent wind erosion.

A)

all of the above

B)

They spray exposed soil with water to prevent wind erosion.

C)

They replace topsoil that has been removed during construction.

D)
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Chapter 8: Erosional Forces

Standardized Test Practice

1
What is the term for sediment that is sorted and deposited by the meltwater of a glacier?

outwash
A)

till
B)

loess
C)

moraine
D)

2
What is the term for wind erosion that leaves behind coarse sediments and moves the finer grained
material?

deflation
A)

mass movement
B)

abrasion
C)

deposition
D)

3
Where do continental glaciers exist today?

Europe
A)

Australia
B)

Africa
C)

Antarctica
D)

4
What is formed when the bedrock is scratched by rocks a glacier is carrying?

striations
A)

moraine
B)
 till
C)

eskers
D)

5
How can wind erosion be reduced?

eskers
A)

horns
B)

windbreaks
C)

dunes
D)

6
What is composed of fine-grained, windblown sediment?

rock fall
A)

moraine
B)

loess
C)

till
D)

7
Which term describes point Y?
 horn
A)

arete
B)

cirque
C)

U-shaped valley
D)

8
Which term describes point W?
 ridge
A)

hanging valley
B)

horn
C)

cirque
D)

9
What caused the landforms in the diagram?
 wind
A)

ice
B)

water
C)

gravity
D)

1
0 What type of sand dune is shown in this diagram?

transverse
A)

star
B)

barchan
C)

moraine
D)
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Chapter 8: Erosional Forces

Erosional Forces

1
What type of glacier is Antarctica covered with?
Need a Hint?

flat
A)

valley
B)

smooth
C)

continental
D)

2
When did the last ice age end?
Need a Hint?

about 180,000 years ago

A)

about 18,000 years ago

B)

4.6 billion years ago

C)

about 1,800
D)

3
What type of valleys are made by valley glaciers?
Need a Hint?

flat
A)

U-shaped
B)

streambed
C)

V-shaped
D)

4
Where do rockfalls and rock slides commonly occur?
Need a Hint?

in the desert
A)
 on the prairie
B)

near a streambed
C)

areas with steep cliffs

D)

5
All glaciers __________.
Need a Hint?

move quickly
A)

are found near the north pole

B)

move under their own weight

C)

melted at the end of the last ice age

D)

6
What causes dunes to form?
Need a Hint?

mountain building
A)

wind
B)

deposits from streams

C)

glacial deposits
D)

7
Which sediment has the smallest grain?
Need a Hint?

loess
A)

gravel
B)

sand
C)

dust
D)

8
Sand on a streambed is an example of __________.
Need a Hint?

deposition
A)
 slumping
B)

weathering
C)

rock formation
D)

9
Slumps, creeps, rockfalls, rock slides, and mudflows are examples of __________.
Need a Hint?

erosion from wind

A)

soil formation
B)

mass movement
C)

deposition
D)

1
0 Which force causes erosion to occur?
Need a Hint?

electrical
A)

gravity
B)

magnetic
C)

nuclear
D)

1
1 What is erosion?
Need a Hint?

wind currents in the upper atmosphere

A)

a process that wears away surface material

B)

a process of mountain building

C)

ocean currents near the surface

D)

1
2 Which of these states has a lot of glacial erosion?
Need a Hint?

Hawaii
A)
 California
B)

Florida
C)

Ohio
D)

1
3 What is the main difference between a creep and a slump?
Need a Hint?

the direction along a slope that the movement occurs

A)

the type of material that is moved

B)

the distance over which the material is moved

C)

the speed at which the movement occurs

D)

1
4 How does wind abrasion work?
Need a Hint?

Sediment falls off of a surface on its own.

A)

Wind-blown sediment strikes a surface.

B)

Wind blows large chunks of rock off a surface.

C)

Sediment is blown off a surface from wind.

D)

1
5 Which is not a glacial deposit?
Need a Hint?

delta
A)

moraine
B)

outwash
C)

esker
D)

1
6 What is till?
Need a Hint?

grooves left in the land from a glacier

A)
 small pieces of glacier sediment
B)

a mixture of different-sized glacier sediment

C)

large pieces of glacier sediment

D)

1
7 How is wind different from other erosional forces?
Need a Hint?

Wind does not shape the land.

A)

Wind is not strong.

B)

Wind doesn't move heavy objects.

C)

Wind only moves sediment over small areas.

D)

1
8 What effect does vegetation have on erosion?
Need a Hint?

It increases the possibility of mass movement.

A)

It has no effect whatsoever.

B)

It resists erosion.
C)

It speeds erosion up.

D)

1
9 Which type of land suffers the least from wind erosion?
Need a Hint?

plowed fields
A)

beach
B)

forest
C)

desert
D)

2
0 In an outwash deposit, which types of sediment drops first?
Need a Hint?

largest
A)
 medium-sized
B)

smallest
C)

All are dropped at the same time.

D)
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Chapter 8: Erosional Forces

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
What is erosion?
Need a Hint?

a process that wears away surface material

A)

wind currents in the upper atmosphere

B)

ocean currents near the surface

C)

a process of mountain building

D)

2
Which force causes erosion to occur?
Need a Hint?

nuclear
A)

electrical
B)

gravity
C)

magnetic
D)

3
Sand on a streambed is an example of __________.
Need a Hint?

weathering
A)

slumping
B)

rock formation
C)

deposition
D)

4
Slumps, creeps, rockfalls, rock slides, and mudflows are examples of __________.
Need a Hint?

erosion from wind

A)
 deposition
B)

mass movement
C)

soil formation
D)

5
Where do rockfalls and rock slides commonly occur?
Need a Hint?

areas with steep cliffs

A)

near a streambed
B)

in the desert
C)

on the prairie
D)

6
What is the main difference between a creep and a slump?
Need a Hint?

the direction along a slope that the movement occurs

A)

the type of material that is moved

B)

the speed at which the movement occurs

C)

the distance over which the material is moved

D)

7
What is a danger that is involved with building a house on the side of a hill?
Need a Hint?

deposition
A)

mass movement
B)

glaciers
C)

wind
D)

8
What effect does vegetation have on erosion?
Need a Hint?

It speeds erosion up.

A)
 It increases the possibility of mass movement.
B)

It resists erosion.
C)

It has no effect whatsoever.

D)
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Chapter 8: Erosional Forces

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
All glaciers __________.
Need a Hint?

are found near the north pole

A)

move quickly
B)

melted at the end of the last ice age

C)

move under their own weight

D)

2
What is plucking?
Need a Hint?

when rocks, gravel, and sand are moved by a glacier

A)

when wind erosion moves large objects

B)

when water in a stream causes rocks to move downhill

C)

when a glacier pulls a tree from its roots

D)

3
What is till?
Need a Hint?

large pieces of glacier sediment

A)

a mixture of different-sized glacier sediment

B)

small pieces of glacier sediment

C)

grooves left in the land from a glacier

D)

4
Which of these states has a lot of glacial erosion?
Need a Hint?

Ohio
A)
 Florida
B)

California
C)

Hawaii
D)

5
In an outwash deposit, which types of sediment drops first?
Need a Hint?

smallest
A)

medium-sized
B)

All are dropped at the same time.

C)

largest
D)

6
Which is not a glacial deposit?
Need a Hint?

esker
A)

delta
B)

moraine
C)

outwash
D)

7
What type of glacier is Antarctica covered with?
Need a Hint?

valley
A)

flat
B)

smooth
C)

continental
D)

8
When did the last ice age end?
Need a Hint?

about 180,000 years ago

A)
 about 1,800
B)

4.6 billion years ago

C)

about 18,000 years ago

D)

9
What type of valleys are made by valley glaciers?
Need a Hint?

V-shaped
A)

flat
B)

streambed
C)

U-shaped
D)
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Chapter 8: Erosional Forces

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
How is wind different from other erosional forces?
Need a Hint?

Wind only moves sediment over small areas.

A)

Wind does not shape the land.

B)

Wind doesn't move heavy objects.

C)

Wind is not strong.

D)

2
How does wind abrasion work?
Need a Hint?

Sediment is blown off a surface from wind.

A)

Wind-blown sediment strikes a surface.

B)

Wind blows large chunks of rock off a surface.

C)

Sediment falls off of a surface on its own.

D)

3
Which type of windstorm requires the weakest wind?
Need a Hint?

sandstorm
A)

gravel storm
B)

dust storm
C)

tornado
D)

4
Which type of land suffers the least from wind erosion?
Need a Hint?

desert
A)
 forest
B)

beach
C)

plowed fields
D)

5
How do roots stop erosion?
Need a Hint?

They block wind from the soil.

A)

They loosen soil.

B)

They lift up sediment.

C)

They hold sediment into place.

D)

6
Which sediment has the smallest grain?
Need a Hint?

dust
A)

gravel
B)

sand
C)

loess
D)

7
What causes dunes to form?
Need a Hint?

glacial deposits
A)

mountain building
B)

wind
C)

deposits from streams

D)

8
Most dunes __________.
Need a Hint?

stay perfectly still

A)
 are pushed out of the land by volcanic forces
B)

move across the land

C)

are made of gravel

D)
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Chapter 9: Water Erosion and Deposition

Standardized Test Practice

1
Which river in the table below probably carries the most sediment?

Mississippi River
A)

Brahmaputra River
B)

La Plata River
C)

insufficient data to determine the answer

D)

2
A rill becomes broader and deeper during which type of erosion?

rill erosion
A)

stream
B)

sheet
C)
gully
 D)

3
What is the term that describes the area from which a stream collects runoff?

drainage basin
A)

runoff
B)

gully
C)

stream channel
D)

4
Which term describes soil or rock that allows water to pass through it?

impermeable
A)

nonporous
B)

permeable
C)

porous
D)

5
Which of the following is often found in groundwater and dissolves limestone to form caves?

carbonic acid
A)

stalactites
B)

hydrochloric acid
C)

stalagmites
D)

6
Which forms on the floors of caves as water drips through cracks?

aquifer
A)

stalagmite
B)

geyser
C)

stalactite
D)

7
 What is used in the formation of geysers and springs?

groundwater
A)

rills
B)

runoff
C)

gullies
D)

8
What is the term for a layer of permeable rock through which water moves freely?

clay
A)

geyser
B)

granite
C)

aquifer
D)

9
What type of stream formation is shown in the diagram below?

waterfall
A)

rapids
B)

meander
C)
oxbow lake
 D)

1
0 What type of stream is shown in the diagram?

old stream
A)

young stream
B)

fast moving stream

C)

mature stream
D)
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Chapter 9: Water Erosion and Deposition

Water Erosion and Deposition

1
Is there more water on Earth in groundwater systems or river systems?
Need a Hint?

sometimes groundwater systems, other times river systems

A)

They are the same.

B)

river systems
C)

groundwater systems
D)

2
If too much groundwater is pumped out of the water table ___________.
Need a Hint?

the zone of saturation will disappear

A)

the permeable materials could become impermeable

B)

the land could sink

C)

it will cause the land level to rise

D)

3
The wearing away of soil and rock is called __________.
Need a Hint?

infiltration
A)

erosion
B)

runoff
C)

drainage
D)

4
What is the largest drainage basin in the United States?
Need a Hint?

the Mississippi River

A)
 the Snake River
B)

the Missouri River

C)

the Colorado River

D)

5
Catastrophic flooding leaves a ___________ mark on Earth.
Need a Hint?

permanent
A)

cursory
B)

unnoticeable
C)

temporary
D)

6
How does a stream channel become deeper and wider?
Need a Hint?

The force of the water forces the edges outward.

A)

Gravity pulls the stream channel downward.

B)

Sediment is removed by the running water.

C)

Sediment is moved out by humans.

D)

7
Runoff is water that __________.
Need a Hint?

we drink
A)

creates groundwater
B)

doesn't soak into the ground or evaporate

C)

soaks into the ground

D)

8
An example of an impermeable material is __________.
Need a Hint?

granite
A)
 slate
B)

aquifer
C)

sandstone
D)

9
The water table is found in the upper surface of __________.
Need a Hint?

the zone of saturation

A)

impermeable rock
B)

the zone of permeability

C)

pores
D)

1
0 Springs are formed when the water table is ___________.
Need a Hint?

empty
A)

saturated
B)

deep within Earth

C)

close to Earth's surface

D)

1
1 What defines a stream as a young stream?
Need a Hint?

the size of the stream

A)

It flows quickly through a steep valley.

B)

the location of the stream

C)

The period of time the stream has been there.

D)

1
2 Streams are parts of _________ systems.
Need a Hint?

lake
A)
 rill
B)

river
C)

ocean
D)

1
3 Broad, c-shaped curves in streams are called __________.
Need a Hint?

water tables
A)

geysers
B)

meanders
C)

levees
D)

1
4 Barrier islands lay parallel to the shore and ___________.
Need a Hint?

may last several centuries or longer

A)

are short term coastal features

B)

are unaffected by severe weather

C)

are found below sea level

D)

1
5 What is the difference between rill and gully erosion?
Need a Hint?

Gully erosion creates much larger channels than rill erosion.

A)

Gully erosion creates much smaller channels than rill erosion.

B)

Rill erosion creates much larger channels than gully erosion.

C)

Gully erosion takes much longer than rill erosion.

D)

1
6 Artesian wells use __________ to bring water to the surface.
Need a Hint?

gravity
A)
 pressure
B)

a pump
C)

buckets
D)

1
7 Vegetation affects runoff by _________ water.
Need a Hint?

slowing down
A)

speeding up
B)

cleaning
C)

soaking up
D)

1
8 __________ are built to attempt to prevent flooding.
Need a Hint?

Meanders and geysers

A)

Rivers and streams

B)

Channels and drainage basins

C)

Dams and levees

D)

1
9 What part does erosion play in the development of mature streams?
Need a Hint?

It creates channels.
A)

It pulls sediments from the riverbed.

B)

It smoothes the bottom of the riverbed.

C)

It wears down the rocks that cause waterfalls in young streams.

D)

2
0 A delta is created when __________.
Need a Hint?

sediments are deposited as water empties into a river

A)
 a rill or gully empties into a stream
B)

sediments are deposited as water empties into an ocean

C)

river water empties from a mountain valley onto an open plain

D)
Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 9: Water Erosion and Deposition

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Runoff is water that __________.
Need a Hint?

doesn't soak into the ground or evaporate

A)

creates groundwater
B)

soaks into the ground

C)

we drink
D)

2
Which is a factor that affects runoff?
Need a Hint?

the length of time that rain falls

A)

gravity
B)

all of the above

C)

the amount of rain that falls

D)

3
Vegetation affects runoff by _________ water.
Need a Hint?

speeding up
A)

soaking up
B)

slowing down
C)

cleaning
D)

4
The wearing away of soil and rock is called __________.
Need a Hint?

runoff
A)
 erosion
B)

drainage
C)

infiltration
D)

5
What is the difference between rill and gully erosion?
Need a Hint?

Gully erosion creates much smaller channels than rill erosion.

A)

Rill erosion creates much larger channels than gully erosion.

B)

Gully erosion creates much larger channels than rill erosion.

C)

Gully erosion takes much longer than rill erosion.

D)

6
How does a stream channel become deeper and wider?
Need a Hint?

The force of the water forces the edges outward.

A)

Gravity pulls the stream channel downward.

B)

Sediment is moved out by humans.

C)

Sediment is removed by the running water.

D)

7
Streams are parts of _________ systems.
Need a Hint?

lake
A)

ocean
B)

rill
C)

river
D)

8
What is the largest drainage basin in the United States?
Need a Hint?

the Mississippi River

A)
 the Colorado River
B)

the Snake River

C)

the Missouri River

D)

9
What defines a stream as a young stream?
Need a Hint?

The period of time the stream has been there.

A)

It flows quickly through a steep valley.

B)

the size of the stream

C)

the location of the stream

D)

1
0 What part does erosion play in the development of mature streams?
Need a Hint?

It pulls sediments from the riverbed.

A)

It creates channels.
B)

It wears down the rocks that cause waterfalls in young streams.

C)

It smoothes the bottom of the riverbed.

D)

1
1 Broad, c-shaped curves in streams are called __________.
Need a Hint?

levees
A)

geysers
B)

water tables
C)

meanders
D)

1
2 A delta is created when __________.
Need a Hint?

sediments are deposited as water empties into a river

A)
 sediments are deposited as water empties into an ocean
B)

river water empties from a mountain valley onto an open plain

C)

a rill or gully empties into a stream

D)
Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 9: Water Erosion and Deposition

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Is there more water on Earth in groundwater systems or river systems?
Need a Hint?

river systems
A)

groundwater systems
B)

They are the same.

C)

sometimes groundwater systems, other times river systems

D)

2
In river systems, channels connect different parts of the drainage basin. In groundwater systems, instead of
channels there are __________.
Need a Hint?

springs
A)

caves
B)

pores
C)

pumps
D)

3
An example of an impermeable material is __________.
Need a Hint?

sandstone
A)

aquifer
B)

slate
C)

granite
D)

4
The water table is found in the upper surface of __________.
Need a Hint?

the zone of saturation

A)
 impermeable rock
B)

pores
C)

the zone of permeability

D)

5
During a drought, the water table __________.
Need a Hint?

increases
A)

dries up
B)

disappears
C)

drops
D)

6
If too much groundwater is pumped out of the water table ___________.
Need a Hint?

the permeable materials could become impermeable

A)

the zone of saturation will disappear

B)

the land could sink

C)

it will cause the land level to rise

D)

7
Artesian wells use __________ to bring water to the surface.
Need a Hint?

a pump
A)

gravity
B)

buckets
C)

pressure
D)

8
Springs are formed when the water table is ___________.
Need a Hint?

deep within Earth

A)
 saturated
B)

close to Earth's surface

C)

empty
D)

9
Stalactites are formed in __________.
Need a Hint?

the water table

A)

the ceilings of caves

B)

the zone of saturation

C)

river channels
D)
Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 9: Water Erosion and Deposition

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
A major force that has an effect on a shoreline is __________.
Need a Hint?

all of the above

A)

waves
B)

currents
C)

tides
D)

2
Barrier islands lay parallel to the shore and ___________.
Need a Hint?

may last several centuries or longer

A)

are short term coastal features

B)

are unaffected by severe weather

C)

are found below sea level

D)

3
Which is a deposit of sediment that is parallel to the shore?
Need a Hint?

current
A)

beach
B)

tide
C)

wave
D)

4
What causes waves?
Need a Hint?

gravity
A)
 tides
B)

volcanoes
C)

wind
D)

5
Which type of current runs parallel to the shoreline?
Need a Hint?

sediment
A)

longshore
B)

tidal
C)

shortshore
D)