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- 1. Multiple Choice
Artificial ponds are created to manage excess rainwater from a storm. These ponds are most likely to prevent damage from which of Earth's processes?
earthquakes
tornadoes
wildfires
floods
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following techniques should farmers use to prevent erosion?
plant rows of trees around the edge of the crop field
water crops with only distilled water
spray pesticides around the base of each crop
leave the field unplanted for a season to increase minerals
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the best way to prevent erosion along a shoreline?
introduce a new species of fish to the area
build hotels along the beach to boost tourism
plant native vegetation to hold the sand in place
remove the old shells along the beach
- 4. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a building with an elevated foundation fitted with high damping rubber bearings. Which of Earth's processes has the building been designed to withstand?
earthquakes
hurricanes
flooding
erosion
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly compares dams and levees?
A dam is built across a waterway and blocks water flow, while a levee is built along a waterway to limit flooding.
A dam is built along a waterway to change its shape, while a levee is built across a waterway and blocks its flow.
A dam is built along a waterway and blocks its flow, while a levee is built along a waterway to change its shape.
A dam is built across a waterway to limit flooding, while a levee is built across a waterway and blocks its flow.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Jessica made two identical models of a river using trays filled with sand. She poured a cup of water into the top of the first tray and then poured a gallon of water into the top of the second tray. What would one expect Jessica to have observed?
The gallon of water would have caused more erosion than the cup of water.
The cup of water would have caused more erosion than the gallon of water.
The cup of water and the gallon of water would not have caused any erosion.
The cup of water and the gallon of water would have caused the same erosion.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a mass inside of a building that can sway called a tuned mass damper. Which of the following best explains the purpose of a tuned mass damper?
to add weight to the center of a building, adding to its force of gravity
to prevent a building from moving by anchoring it around the mass
to move in opposition of a swaying building, making it more stable
to reduce the weight of a building and make it more flexible
- 8. Multiple Choice
What can scientists learn by using seismographs?
the motion of the ground during an earthquake
the temperature of a volcano before an eruption
the wind speed and direction of a tornado
the predicted path and speed of a hurricane
- 9. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a structure that was built by humans. Which of Earth's processes was the structure designed to protect against?
earthquakes
tornadoes
hurricanes
flooding
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which type of tool is used to locate an earthquake's epicenter?
radiograph
seisomograph
phonogram
stopwatch
- 11. Multiple Choice
In many places, sand is being pumped from the sea floor onto the beaches. Why is there a need to put sand on beaches?
The sand on the beaches wears out.
The wave action causes erosion of the sand.
Too much sand is piled into sand dunes.
Old, dirty sand has to be replaced.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which human intervention should be used in an area prone to flooding?
digging wells to hold excess water
building deltas to hold back flood waters
storm drain management to redirect water
studies to monitor the effects of volcanoes on flooding
- 13. Multiple Choice
Scientists use the Richter Scale to determine the _______________ of an earthquake.
distance
magnitude
time
epicenter
- 14. Multiple Choice
Do earthquakes occur underwater?
No, earthquakes only occur on land.
No, only volcanoes occur underwater.
Yes, and they can cause a tsunami to occur
Yes, but they have no effect on ocean water.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the process of beach restoration?
Replacing sand on the beach
Moving current sand from one beach to another
Prevents flooding
Allowing sand to be deposited back on the beach naturally
- 16. Multiple Choice
Sea grass has begun to grow on a sand dune. How is the sea grass MOST likely to affect the sand dune?
The dune will move toward the land.
The dune will move toward the ocean.
The dune will erode more slowly and may even grow.
The dune will erode more quickly.
- 17. Multiple Choice
The picture shows beach grasses that have been planted along the beaches of many coasts. What problem are the beach grasses most likely intended to solve?
How can the erosion of shorelines be reduced?
How can the pollution of the seas be prevented?
How can the diversity of marine life be improved?
How can the level of rising sea water be decreased?
- 18. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a seismograph during an earthquake. What question can scientists learn from this seismograph?
How deep is the earthquake?
How strong is the earthquake?
How far away will the earthquake travel?
How much damage will the earthquake cause?
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