Understanding Topography
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What is the primary force responsible for the movement of water from bodies of moving water to bodies of standing water?

  • Wind
  • Magnetism
  • Friction
  • Gravity (correct)
  • What is the main evidence of erosion observed on rocks at the beach?

  • Presence of fossils
  • Smooth and small rocks
  • Cut into layers (correct)
  • Formation of dunes
  • Which process can weaken the ground soil along the edges of rivers and potentially lead to landslides?

  • Tectonic plate movement
  • Deposition
  • Erosion (correct)
  • Weathering
  • What type of landforms can be created by the process of erosion?

    <p>Canyons and sandbars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas is deposition most commonly found?

    <p>Ponds, lakes, and oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the rate of deposition of sediments?

    <p>Number of sediments available and grain size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT typically built by the process of deposition?

    <p>Canyons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact on topography can natural disasters like hurricanes have?

    <p>Drastically change elevation by eroding land at higher elevations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of climate change on topography?

    <p>Increased sedimentation rates and shallower ecosystems near bodies of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary force driving the movement of water from bodies of moving water to bodies of standing water?

    <p>Gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landform can be created as a direct result of the motion of moving water along the banks of bodies of water?

    <p>Canyons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the weakening of ground soil along river edges?

    <p>Excess sand and soil washed away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process can contribute to the formation of sedimentary rock and fossils?

    <p>Deposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does deposition differ from erosion in terms of their impact on the landscape?

    <p>Erosion builds landforms while deposition carves features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact can volcanic eruptions have on land areas?

    <p>Increase land area by depositing sediments at lower elevations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does climate change have on river systems?

    <p>Increased erosion due to more intense storms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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