A Changing Planet

Question 1

The lighthouse in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, appeared to “move” due to which of the following processes?A.the movement of the tectonic plates beneath the lighthouseB.the weathering of the land surrounding the lighthouseC.the erosion of the beach near the lighthouseD.changes in the climate of the area where the lighthouse was located

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C: C

Question 2

The movement of glaciers typically creates which type of landform?A.valleysB.deltasC.estuariesD.straits

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A: A

Question 3

Which of the following is formed at the mouth of a river as sediment is carried to the ocean?A.a lakeB.an islandC.a deltaD.a bay

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C: C

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes mountains and hills?A.“Hill” and “mountain” mean the same thing.B.Whether a landform is a hill or mountain is subjective; one person might call a certain landform a hill, and someone else might call it a mountain.C.A hill is defined as a rise that is less than 1,000 feet, and a mountain is anything over 1,000 feet.D.A mountain is defined as any rise over 5,000 feet, and any rise below that elevation is called a hill.

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B: B

Question 5

A sea is usually defined as __________. A. a body of freshwater that is not connected to the ocean B. a body of freshwater that is connected to the ocean C. a body of saltwater that is not connected to the ocean D. a body of saltwater that is connected to the ocean Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D: D

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of oxidation, a type of chemical weathering?A.a landslideB.the movement of a lighthouse closer to a beachC.the erosion of a hillsideD.rust

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D: D

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