Erosion and Deposition — Unit test Answers

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Which correctly lists the three processes that are affected by freeze and thaw cycles?

A
creep, landslide, and deposition
B
deposition, creep, and weathering
C
landslide, slump, and deposition
D
slump, weathering, and creep
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Which condition leads to a slower rate of weathering?

A
porous rocks
B
cold climates
C
hard minerals
D
high temperatures
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Which particle has a high rate of deposition?

A
a low-density particle
B
a small particle falling off a cliff
C
a particle with jagged, rough ends
D
a large round particle settling on a surface
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Which feature is created by deposition from rivers?

A
rills
B
meanders
C
alluvial fans
D
gullies
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The image shows a world map.

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A
Arctic
B
Atlantic
C
Indian
D
Pacific
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Which phrase identifies the standard difference in elevation on a topography map?

A
index contour
B
contour interval
C
scale bar
D
topographic symbol
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Which type of rock has a coarse texture due to slow cooling in magma chambers?

A
extrusive
B
intrusive
C
metamorphic
D
sedimentary
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How do erosion and deposition work together to create a moraine?

A
Waves cause erosion along coastlines and deposit sand away from the shore.
B
Surface water in rivers causes erosion, carrying sediment that gets deposited near an ocean.
C
Glaciers cause erosion as they melt, carrying sediment that gets deposited in a thick layer.
D
Winds cause erosion by blowing around sand that gets deposited in large piles.
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Which statement best describes a characteristic of deposition?

A
Sediment settles in a new place due to size, water speed, and land shape.
B
Sediment is removed from a new surface location.
C
Moving water affects where sediment travels.
D
Rocks are broken into smaller particles.
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The image shows a projection map.

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A
flat model, Mercator projection
B
flat model, conic projection
C
highly distorted model, Mercator projection
D
highly distorted model, conic projection
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A topographic map would best provide information about which area?

A
state boundaries
B
interstate highways
C
routes of minor roads
D
areas with mountains
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Which rock is an example of a clastic sedimentary rock?

A
shale
B
iron ore
C
rock salt
D
limestone
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Fran finds a dark-colored rock that she identifies as basalt. Which property gives the rock its dark color?

A
its shape
B
its banding
C
its grain size
D
its mineral content
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Which describes sand?

A
fine-grained
B
retains water
C
water drains quickly
D
good for growing crops
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Which process is responsible for changing the composition of rock?

A
erosion
B
abrasion
C
chemical weathering
D
mechanical weathering

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