The cross section shows a V-shaped valley and the bedrock beneath the valley. Which agent of erosion is responsible for cutting most V-shaped valleys into bedrock?

Which agent of erosion was primarily responsible for forming the long, narrow U-shaped valleys in the Finger Lakes region of New York State?

The photo shows a valley. Which agent of erosion most likely produced this valley?

What is the minimum rate of flow at which a stream of water can maintain the transportation of pebbles 1.0 centimeters in diameter?

Which graph best represents the relationship between a stream's velocity and the size of the largest particles it can carry downstream?

The diagram shows an area where sea level gradually dropped over a period of thousands of years. A continuous sandy beach stretching from A to B was created. Which statement about the beach deposit would most likely be true?

Particles of soil often differ greatly from the underlying bedrock in color, mineral composition, and organic content. Which conclusion about these soil particles is best made from this evidence?

The cross section shows a soil profile. This soil was formed primarily by

The diagrams represent four different examples of one process that transports sediments. Which process is show in these diagrams?

The diagram shows some features in a cave. Which type of rock was chemically weathered by acidic groundwater to produce the cave and its features?

The photograph shows a portion of a roadway in the mountains that was destroyed due to a landslide. Which two factors most likely caused the landslide?

The cross section represents zones of soil labeled A, B, and C. D represents underlying bedrock. Which letter identifies the zone having the most organic and weathered material?

The rate of soil development in tropical areas is usually greater than the rate of soil development in arctic areas because tropical areas have

What are two major factors that control the development of soil in a given location?

The block diagram represents a rapid downslope flow of saturated soil and rock layers. What are two likely causes of this rapid downslope flow?

The photograph shows the results of a landslide. This landslide is an example of

Which factor has the least effect on the weathering of a rock?

Landscapes will undergo the most chemical weathering if the climate is

In which type of climate does chemical weathering usually occur most rapidly?

The diagram represents a naturally occurring geologic process. Which process is best illustrated by the diagram?