Weathering and Erosio

Front

Why is the cliff worn away the most near or under the level where the water is?

Back

because the waves and moving water wear away the cliff

Front

How is wind erosion different from water erosion?

Back

It can transport sediment uphill.

Front

Which of the following causes changes in the Earth's surface through erosion? earthquakes, caves, canyons, wind

Back

wind

Front

Which statement correctly compares weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering can help erosion happen faster by breaking up rocks.

Front

When rocks and soil are broken down into smaller pieces, this is called _____________.

Back

weathering

Front

Angelina made a stream table by putting some sand in a small container.  She tilted the container and water ran down it.
Which of these could Angelina learn from the stream table?

Back

how erosion caused by running water shapes land

Front

Which feature of the Earth's surface is likely to be moved by wind? (Options: mountain, soil, rock, mud)

Back

soil

Front

A gradual change in the environment takes place slowly over a long period of time. Which of the following events usually changes the Earth's surface most gradually? earthquakes, erosion, lightning, floods

Back

erosion

Front

Which of the following is a change in the Earth's surface caused by glaciers? Options: creation of ridges, formation of lakes, movement of boulders, all of these

Back

all of these

Front

Cole wants to see a real example of rock weathering. Where would be the best place for him to go? Options: downstairs in his basement, to a pond down the street, up in the mountains, up on the roof of his house

Back

up in the mountains