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Which statement describes Florida?

A
Florida is an island made of limestone.
B
Florida is an island made of shale.
C
Florida is a peninsula made of limestone.
D
Florida is a peninsula made of shale.
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Which correctly lists the three types of rock particles that make up soil?

A
air, clay, and sand
B
clay, water, and silt
C
sand, clay, and silt
D
silt, water, and air
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Otis is making a poster about how to preserve sand along the beach. Which of the following suggestions should Otis include on his poster?

A
Build a seawall near the coastline.
B
Put sandbags along the coastline.
C
Build a fence along the coastline.
D
Plant more grass near the coastline.
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A loose pile of rocks and soil travels in a single large mass. The mass moves a short distance downhill.Which mass movement does this describe?

A
creep
B
erosion
C
landslide
D
slump
5

Which term describes erosion?

A
creates small particles
B
hardens rock fragments
C
transports solid materials
D
dissolves rock components
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Which correctly lists the three features of Earth that are the main types of landforms?

A
hills, valleys, and plateaus
B
lakes, valleys, and mountains
C
mountains, plains, and plateaus
D
plains, lakes, and hills
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Which process involves wind moving loose sediment?

A
abrasion
B
deflation
C
impact
D
plucking
8

Which rocks will likely weather the least?

A
rocks that are soft
B
rocks with a porous surface
C
rocks that are in a dry climate
D
rocks with minerals that dissolve easily
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A
southern tropics
B
northern tropics
C
northern temperate zone
D
southern temperate zone
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Which landform rises abruptly from its surroundings and has a rounded or sharp peak?

A
hill
B
mountain
C
plains
D
plateau
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The image shows a topographic map.

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A
close to Nixon Lane
B
in the lowland marsh
C
at the Colorado River
D
near a major highway
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Study the image of this rock.

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A
jagged
B
oval
C
round
D
smooth
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Florida’s elevation affects its climate. How does elevation affect the temperature of an area?

A
As elevation increases, air pressure decreases, the air molecules come closer together, and the air warms.
B
As elevation increases, air pressure increases, the air molecules come closer together, and the air cools.
C
As elevation increases, air pressure decreases, the air molecules spread out, and the air cools.
D
As elevation increases, air pressure increases, the air molecules spread out, and the air warms.
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Which describes bedrock?

A
consists of solid rock
B
lies directly above the soil layer
C
does not contain weathered rock
D
forms from decomposed material
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Which phrase describes elevation?

A
the height of a feature above sea level
B
the distance of a feature above the clouds
C
the distance above the lowest point in the area
D
the height of a feature above the nearest mountaintop

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