A(n) ______ would work in a coal mine.



environmental geophysicist



mining geophysicist



marine geophysicist



seismologist

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If the groundwater was polluted, a(n) ________ would research the cause.



environmental geophysicist



seismologist



mining geophysicist



marine geophysicist

1. 
   

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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.

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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

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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

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A(n) ______ would study seafloor spreading.



seismologist



marine geophysicist



mining geophysicist



environmental geophysicist

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A(n) ________ would be responsible for identifying the epicenter of an earthquake.



marine geophysicist



environmental geophysicist



seismologist



mining geophysicist

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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

1. 
   

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

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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.

1. 
   

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

1. 
   

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What is the main process that creates barrier islands?



erosion



weathering



deposition