Constructive and Destructive Processes on Earth's Surface
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- Q1Which of the following is a constructive process that helps shape the Earth's surface?Weathering of rocksVolcanic eruptionsErosion by windEarthquakes30s
- Q2Which process is primarily responsible for the wearing away of rocks and soil over time?ErosionMountain buildingVolcanic activitySedimentation30s
- Q3What geological process typically forms valleys and canyons over time?Volcanic eruptionsGlacial depositionLandslidesRiver erosion30s
- Q4Which of the following is a destructive process that can change the Earth’s surface rapidly?Volcanic island creationLandslidesCoral reef growthFormation of new islands30s
- Q5Which natural phenomenon is a constructive process that builds up land through sediment deposition?TsunamisMudslidesRiver deltasEarthquakes30s
- Q6Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles without changing their chemical composition?Physical weatheringErosionChemical weatheringVolcanism30s
- Q7What process leads to the creation of new landforms such as mountains and hills through the movement of tectonic plates?SedimentationErosionWeatheringPlate tectonics30s
- Q8Which process can create a sinkhole, a sudden collapse of the ground?Chemical weathering of limestoneGlacial erosionTectonic upliftVolcanic eruptions30s
- Q9Which of the following describes a process that contributes to the building up of Earth's surface over long periods?Wind abrasionWeatheringErosionSedimentation30s
- Q10What natural event is primarily responsible for the rapid alteration of landscapes through the release of energy from the Earth's crust?Glacial movementVolcanic eruptionEarthquakeRiver flooding30s
- Q11What is the main effect of weathering on Earth's surface?Creating ocean basinsBuilding mountainsCausing earthquakesBreaking down rocks into smaller pieces30s
- Q12What is the process called when sediment is dropped off in a new location after being transported?SubductionDepositionWeatheringErosion30s