A Changing Planet

Question 1

The lighthouse in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, appeared to “move” due to which of the following processes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the erosion of the beach near the lighthouse

Question 2

The movement of glaciers typically creates which type of landform?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

valleys

Question 3

Which of the following is formed at the mouth of a river as sediment is carried to the ocean?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a delta

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes mountains and hills?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Whether a landform is a hill or mountain is subjective; one person might call a certain landform a hill, and someone else might call it a mountain.

Question 5

A sea is usually defined as __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a body of saltwater that is connected to the ocean

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of oxidation, a type of chemical weathering?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rust

A Changing Planet Answers