Landforms and Physical Systems

Question 1

“Physical” and “chemical” are two types of __________.

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weathering

Question 2

Which of the following landforms rises well above its surroundings?

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a mountain

Question 3

Which of the following physical features is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water?

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strait

Question 4

As rivers carry sediment to the ocean, they can create triangular plains called __________.

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deltas

Question 5

According to the online content article about the Earth’s coastlines, what sculpts the coastline by breaking down rock and delivering sand to beaches?

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waves

Question 6

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by YoTuT In the photo above, a sand dune is being moved by a sudden breeze. The breeze is carrying away bits of sand to deposit them in a different area. Which of the following processes is happening in this photo?

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erosion by wind

Question 7

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo courtesy of NASA The satellite photo above shows a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses. Which type of landform is shown in the photo?

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an isthmus

Question 8

Which of the following choices is not one of the physical forces that causes erosion?

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temperature

Question 9

According to the online content article on the formation of mountains, the world’s tallest mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas, were formed when __________.

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large pieces of the Earth’s crust collided

Question 10

Continents and islands are examples of large landforms called __________.

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landmasses

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