Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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The picture shows a large rock breaking apart. Which of these is MOST likely making the rock break apart? Options: hot sunlight, plant roots, falling leaves, running water

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plant roots

Front

Which of the following is NOT a rapid (fast) change in Earth's surface? Options: landslides, erosion, volcanoes, earthquakes

Back

erosion

Front

Weathering is the breaking down of rock into ___________.

Back

sediment

Front

_________ is the movement of sediment from one place to another.

Back

Erosion

Front

The dropping off of sediments in a new place is called __________.

Back

deposition

Front

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition are examples of ________ changes in the Earth's surface.

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slow

Front

Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering, erosion, and deposition? Options: fire, water, wind, ice

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fire

Front

Weathering, erosion, and deposition occur over many________.

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years

Front

Deltas are built up by -

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deposition

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks