WED TEST

Front

As a river approaches the ocean, the water speed __________ and sediments are ______________. This forms a delta.

Back

decreases; deposited

Front

What has MOST LIKELY caused a change in the soil in the wheat field shown?

Back

erosion

Front

When iron in rocks reacts with oxygen, it forms iron oxide (rust), which weakens rocks and causes them to break apart. This is an example of...

Back

chemical weathering

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112.19.b.8.B

Front

Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

Back

sediments

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112.19.b.8.B

Front

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

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Deposition

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112.19.b.8.B

Front

Waves move sand off a beach and carry it out into the ocean. This is an example of:

Back

Erosion

Front

As wind slows down, it drops sand and sediments to form a sand dune in the desert or a beach. This is an example of:

Back

Deposition

Front

At which point on the image is EROSION taking place? A, B, C, D

Back

C

Front

Acid rain dissolves underground limestone to form caves. The process that best describes this situation is:

Back

Chemical weathering

Front

Plants prevent soil erosion by _______

Back

Holding dirt in place with their roots