Changing the Earth's Surface Answers

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Creep can occur on even very gentle slopes.

A
T
B
F
3

The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another is called

A
soil conservation.
B
deposition.
C
abrasion.
D
erosion.
4

In which of the following does the land being moved contain approximately 60% water?

A
landslide
B
slump
C
mudflow
D
creep
5

Mass movement is caused by

A
plucking and abrasion.
B
gravity.
C
chemical weathering.
D
erosion and deposition.
6

Both weathering and erosion produce

A
sediment
B
carbon dioxide
C
mass movement
D
igneous rocks
8

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
slump
B
mudflow
C
landslide
D
creep
9

Landslides, mudflows, slump, and creep are all examples of

A
mechanical weathering.
B
runoff.
C
mass movement.
D
soil formation.
10

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
slump
B
mudflow
C
landslide
D
creep

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