Questions and Answers
What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?
The sun
What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?
The sun
Which of the following processes is part of the continuous movement of water above the surface of Earth? (Select one)
Which of the following are causes of slow change in the Earth's surface? (Select one)
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Which of these landforms is a result of deposition? (Select one)
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In a rock that has split from ice, the ice contributes to slow changes to the Earth's surface through which process? (Select one)
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Identify which is an example of deposition from ice. (Select one)
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True or False? A glacier rubs against rocks as it moves.
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Identify what the slow change to Earth's surface is called when a glacier moves down the mountain. (Select one)
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Which of the following choices is an example of wind erosion? (Select one)
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Identify which of the following processes was the primary cause of the shape of the mesa. (Select one)
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Which of the following descriptions is an example of deposition? (Select one)
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What process causes smooth stones to become smooth at the beach? (Select one)
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What causes rocks to block a stream?
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What might Tommy infer about water temperature and erosion rates?
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Study Notes
Energy and the Water Cycle
- The main energy source driving the water cycle is the sun.
Water Cycle Processes
- Condensation is a key process in the continuous movement of water above Earth's surface.
Slow Changes to Earth's Surface
- Weathering caused by wind and water contributes to slow changes in Earth’s surface.
Landforms and Deposition
- Deserts are landforms that result from the process of deposition.
Ice and Weathering
- Ice contributes to slow changes in Earth's surface primarily through weathering.
Deposition from Ice
- Glaciers drop rocks and sediment as they melt, which is an example of deposition from ice.
Glacier Movement
- As glaciers move, they rub against rocks, contributing to erosion.
Erosion from Ice
- Erosion from ice occurs when glaciers carry rocks and other matter downhill.
Wind Erosion
- Sand dunes are a prime example of erosion caused by wind.
Formation of Mesas
- The shape of mesas is primarily caused by erosion from wind and water.
Examples of Deposition
- Sand in a river delta is a clear example of deposition where solid material is left behind.
Weathering at the Beach
- The smoothness of stones found on the beach is a result of the weathering process.
Rock Blockages in Streams
- Rocks can block streams due to deposition from water.
Water Temperature and Erosion Rates
- Warmer water increases erosion rates, as observed when sugar dissolves quicker in hot water compared to cool water.
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