Rocks, Weathering, and Erosion

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—
Back
expands cracks and breaks rocks.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called
Back
Weathering
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks? Options: Deposition, Landslide, Weathering, Erosion
Back
Erosion
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
Back
Erosion
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these is an example of erosion? Options: Light shining onto a mountain., Rain breaking down rocks on a mountain into smaller pieces., Wind blowing away sediment to a new place on the mountain., All of the above.
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Wind blowing away sediment to a new place on the mountain.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of
Back
Erosion
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil? Options: A glacier, An iceberg, An ice wedge, A sand dune
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A glacier
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