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Grade 6 Geomorphology
Caves are mainly the result of
  1. erosion by rivers.
  2. river deposition.
  3. water pollution.
  4. erosion by groundwater.
Grade 6 Geomorphology
The process in which sediment is laid down in a new location is called
  1. deposition.
  2. erosion.
  3. mass movement.
  4. weathering.
Grade 6 Geomorphology
The process by which rocks break down as a result of chemical reactions
  1. mechanical weathering
  2. soil conservation
  3. parent rock
  4. chemical weathering
Grade 6 Geomorphology
Gravity, ice, wind, and water are agents of                .
  1. erosion
  2. abrasion
  3. runoff
  4. deflation
Grade 6 Geomorphology
Which of the following is NOT a chemical weathering agent?
  1. Acidity of rain water
  2. Oxygen
  3. Water
  4. Root pressure
Grade 6 Geomorphology
Forces that shape Earth's surface by building up mountains and landmasses are called
  1. constructive forces.
  2. destructive forces.
  3. seismic waves.
  4. temperature and pressure.
Grade 6 Geomorphology
An example of fast mass wasting is                .
  1. landslide
  2. creep
  3. meander
  4. cliff
Grade 6 Geomorphology
Which valleys have been eroded by glaciers?
  1. C-shaped valleys
  2. S-shaped valleys
  3. U-shaped valleys
  4. V-shaped valleys
Grade 6 Geomorphology
What causes sediment and rock to move to lower elevations through time?
  1. sunlight
  2. plant roots
  3. gravity
  4. dust storms
Grade 6 Geomorphology
A large land mass is called
  1. an ocean.
  2. a continent.
  3. a volcano.
  4. the mantle.
Grade 6 Geomorphology
Which term best describes the rate at which glacial erosion takes place?
  1. Quick
  2. Ephemeral
  3. Slow
  4. Sudden
Grade 6 Geomorphology
Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering?
  1. water
  2. plants
  3. faults
  4. chemicals
Grade 6 Geomorphology
The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it is
  1. compaction.
  2. cementation.
  3. deposition.
  4. erosion.
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