Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

McKinley Earth

5th Grade Earth's Surface Review

QuestionAnswer
What process carved out the Grand Canyon? erosion
Beach reclamation projects on Georgia's coastal islands are designed to reverse the damage done by _____. erosion
When a river deposits sediment that forms a fan-shaped feature, this is called a ____. delta
Which processes are most important in causing rivers to slowly become shaped like an "S" over time? erosion and deposition
Dams are often built to create a reservoir of water that may be used for purposes such as irrigation, drinking supply, and flood control. This makes it difficult for aquatic life to migrate. True or False. True
Canyons are geographical features formed by water erosion. True or False True
What evidence do scientists have that supports tectonic plate movement? A. Some continents appear to fit together like pieces of a puzzle. B. Different continents have matching fossil types. C. Different continents have matching rock types. D. All D. All of the above
What forces created the Himalayan Mountains? two tectonic plates collided
A seismological study fins that there will likely be a large increase in the number of earthquakes occurring in a certain area. What action would most likely be taken to control the damage that could occur? Building in the area would be designed to withstand the earthquakes.
A levee is a human-made feature that is designed to reduce the damage done by ___. floods
During the summer months, beaches along the Florida coast are eroded by hurricanes. What change could be made to help minimize this erosion. Plant vegetation on the beach
As weathering eats away pockets of limestone underground, what are likely to form? caves
Levees have been built along much of the Mississippi River. What is the purpose of a levee? to help control flooding
How does a volcanic eruption benefit the surrounding area? The surrounding soil can become very fertile.
What is a possible effect of earthquakes that occur on the ocean floor? tsunamis
At the boundary of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates, what surface features are present? faults
Where one tectonic plate is pushed under another, magma forms and rises toward the surface. _______ form where the magma erupts as lava that builds up over time. Volcanoes
What evidence do scientists have that supports tectonic plate movement? A. Different continents have matching rock types. B. Different continents have matching fossil types. C. Some continents appear to fit together like pieces of a puzzle. D. All All of the above.
Created by: christal9480
Popular Earth Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards