A(n) ______ would work in a coal mine.
environmental geophysicist
mining geophysicist
marine geophysicist
seismologist
2.
Choose the correct answer.
If the groundwater was polluted, a(n) ________ would research the cause.
environmental geophysicist
seismologist
mining geophysicist
marine geophysicist
3.
Choose the correct answer.
If a rock formation experiences weathering, what might the rock look like in 10 years?
The rock formation will not be affected by weathering.
The rock formation will become smaller.
The rock formation will grow bigger.
4.
Choose the best answer using the contour map.
A map showing contour intervals
Helen takes this map on a hiking trip. What type of map is she using?
geologic
topographic
political
satellite
5.
Choose the best answer using the contour map.
A map showing contour intervals
The X represents her starting elevation. What elevation is it?
300 m
303 m
50 m
75 m
6.
Choose the correct answer.
A(n) ______ would study seafloor spreading.
seismologist
marine geophysicist
mining geophysicist
environmental geophysicist
7.
Choose the correct answer.
A(n) ________ would be responsible for identifying the epicenter of an earthquake.
marine geophysicist
environmental geophysicist
seismologist
mining geophysicist
8.
Drag and drop the words with the descriptions.
changes the rock’s substance
physical change of rocks
moving sediments or rocks
eroded rocks that are settled in a new place
forms from deposition at the mouth of a river
erosion agent that forms U-shaped valleys
Choices
chemical weathering
glacier
delta
erosion
deposition
mechanical weathering
9.
Match the map-related words with the descriptions.
lines that show elevation
system used for navigation
system used to create layered maps
collects information without touching
10.
Choose the correct answer.
Look at this satellite picture of Niagara Falls. Data of where the water used to fall is overlaid on the image. What will likely happen to the falls in the future?
Niagara Falls erosion lines
There is insufficient data to answer the question.
The falls will remain in the 2011 position.
The falls will return to the 1678 layer because of deposition.
The falls will continue to retreat backwards because of erosion.
11.
Choose the best answer using the contour map.
A map showing contour intervals
Which part of the trail will be easier to walk because it is less steep?
0–100 m
200–300 m
100–200 m
12.
Choose the correct answer.
What is the main process that creates barrier islands?
erosion
weathering
deposition
