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Shaping the Land — Quiz Answers

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Match each description to the landform and its photograph.

Answer:

solitary rock formation jutting out from flat land|deep valley surrounded by steep rock cliffs

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How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?

A
by land breaking away from Asia
B
by coral buildup
C
by volcanoes erupting
D
by tectonic plates rubbing
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What are mountains?

A
landforms consisting of tall, steep slopes of rock and mineral
B
landforms with wide, flat surfaces that are raised above surrounding land
C
elevated land masses with sloping sides and limited height
D
solitary hills or rock formations that jut out from the flat land below
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How do plate tectonics impact the lithosphere?

A
by destroying food supplies in the oceans
B
by altering biomes for humans, animals, and plants
C
by changing the landscape and forming new rocks
D
by polluting Earth’s air with volcanic gases
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How does a canyon differ from a basin?

A
A canyon forms underwater, while a basin forms on land.
B
A canyon forms from coral buildup, while a basin forms from volcanic activity.
C
A canyon is shaped by subterranean forces, while a basin is shaped by surface forces.
D
A canyon is a deep valley, while a basin is a smooth depression.
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How does a butte differ from a plateau?

A
A butte is tall, steep slope made of rocks and minerals, while a plateau is an elevated land mass with sloping sides.
B
A butte is a rock formation that juts out of flat land, while a plateau is a flat surface raised above surrounding land.
C
A butte is a smooth depression in land, while a plateau is a rock formation that juts out from flat land.
D
A butte is a flat surface raised above surrounding land, while a plateau is a deep valley formed by erosion.
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What tectonic activity would cause a deep ocean trench to form?

A
plates moving away from one another
B
plates colliding with one another
C
plates rubbing against each other
D
plates remaining in a stable position

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