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Which statement correctly describes a feature of the rock cycle?

A
Rocks are preserved through the process.
B
Rocks change from one type to another.
C
Different rock groups are not related to one another.
D
The rock cycle follows a specific order.
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Which describes sand?

A
fine-grained
B
retains water
C
water drains quickly
D
good for growing crops
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A topography map is used to study the changes in vegetation associated with different elevations. Which individual most likely uses them for this purpose?

A
a scientist
B
a businessman
C
a government official
D
a construction engineer
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Which particle has a high rate of deposition?

A
a low-density particle
B
a small particle falling off a cliff
C
a particle with jagged, rough ends
D
a large round particle settling on a surface
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How do erosion and deposition work together to create a moraine?

A
Waves cause erosion along coastlines and deposit sand away from the shore.
B
Surface water in rivers causes erosion, carrying sediment that gets deposited near an ocean.
C
Glaciers cause erosion as they melt, carrying sediment that gets deposited in a thick layer.
D
Winds cause erosion by blowing around sand that gets deposited in large piles.
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A city experiences a heavy rainfall. Days later, when no rainwater is present, rock, debris, and soil fall down a steep hill.Which type of mass movement does this describe?

A
creep
B
landslide
C
mudflow
D
slump
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Which formation is one feature of karst topography?

A
caves
B
kettles
C
meanders
D
oxbow lakes
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Study the topographic map.Which street travels through the region with the steepest slopes?

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A
Smith Road
B
Shelton Road
C
Imperial Drive
D
Thurgood Avenue
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Which is involved in the formation of sinkholes?

A
acidic rainwater
B
mining
C
rising sea level
D
winds
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Which correctly lists three features that are parts of the topography of an area?

A
elevation, people, and relief
B
landforms, elevation, and weather
C
people, landforms, and relief
D
relief, elevation, and landforms
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Which phrase best defines a mountain range?

A
a landform with an individual peak
B
a landform with multiple mountain ranges
C
a landform with multiple mountain systems
D
a landform with multiple peaks in the same area
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Which type of climate does Florida have due to its latitude?

A
very cold throughout the year
B
very hot throughout the year
C
mild throughout the year
D
hot in the summer and cold in the winter
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Fran finds a dark-colored rock that she identifies as basalt. Which property gives the rock its dark color?

A
its shape
B
its banding
C
its grain size
D
its mineral content
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Which process is defined as breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing the rocks' compositions?

A
erosion
B
oxidation
C
chemical weathering
D
mechanical weathering
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Which condition leads to a slower rate of weathering?

A
porous rocks
B
cold climates
C
hard minerals
D
high temperatures
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Which correctly lists the three processes that are affected by freeze and thaw cycles?

A
creep, landslide, and deposition
B
deposition, creep, and weathering
C
landslide, slump, and deposition
D
slump, weathering, and creep
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Which statement best describes a characteristic of deposition?

A
Sediment settles in a new place due to size, water speed, and land shape.
B
Sediment is removed from a new surface location.
C
Moving water affects where sediment travels.
D
Rocks are broken into smaller particles.
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Which process is responsible for changing the composition of rock?

A
erosion
B
abrasion
C
chemical weathering
D
mechanical weathering
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The top of a plateau is the highest point in an area. The difference between the top of the plateau and the lowest point in the area is 250 meters.Which word describes this 250-meter measurement?

A
elevation
B
relief
C
slope
D
topography
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Christopher describes how warm ocean currents help moderate Florida’s temperature.Which direction would these currents travel?

A
from Florida toward the equator
B
from Florida toward the North Pole
C
from Florida toward the east
D
from Florida toward the west

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