Question

zachary wants to model a landform that changed due to earthquakes and wind erosion. which model is most appropriate for him to use?
○ an illustration showing the original appearance of the landform
○ a diagram showing cracks in the earth from an earthquake
○ an oversimplified diagram depicting the cause of the earthquake
○ an illustration including only the contribution of wind erosion to the landform change

Explanation:

To model a landform changed by earthquakes and wind erosion, we need a model that represents the cause (earthquake - shown by cracks) of the landform change. The first option only shows the original landform, not the change. The third option is oversimplified about the earthquake's cause, not the landform change. The fourth option only shows wind erosion, not earthquakes. The second option (a diagram showing cracks in the Earth from an earthquake) is relevant as earthquakes (via cracks) and wind erosion are factors in landform change, and this diagram represents one of the causal factors (earthquake - related cracks) that contributes to the landform's alteration.

Answer:

B. a diagram showing cracks in the Earth from an earthquake