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5.12 A Interpret how land forms are the result of a combination of constructive and destructive forces such as deposition of sediment and weathering
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Two students noticed cracks on the school’s outside basketball court. Which process can the students conclude caused the cracks? A.Erosion B.Weathering C.Deposition D.Wind
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Weathering The cement of the basketball court is broken down into soil, sand, and other small particles by the process of weathering. Correct Answer: B
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Incorrect Answers A.Erosion is the process of moving particles from one place to another. C. Deposition is the process in which sediments are dropped from one place to another. D. Wind is a force that produces weathering or erosion.
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The sand dune in the picture above was formed as a result of – A. wind erosion. B. animal movement. C. mass movement. D. mechanical weathering.
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Wind Erosion Wind erosion can blow sand into large mounds called dunes. Correct Answer: A
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Incorrect Answers B.Animals disperse sediments through an area as they travel. C.Mass movement occurs as a result of gravity pulling rocks and soil downward. D.Mechanical weathering destroys rock as sediments from wind and rain is blown into it.
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Which of the following landforms is a result of deposition? A.A. B.B. C.C.D.D.
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Correct Answer: D A beach shore is formed as waves deposit sand and ocean sediments onto the land.
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Incorrect Answers A.A sea cave is formed after soft rock is eroded by ocean waves. B.Cliffs are formed by weathering of rock due to wind erosion and rain. C.Arches are formed by weathering away of rock.
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