Erosion & Deposition Quiz Review

________ is the setting down of sediment.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• compaction

Rocks that break down into smaller pieces is called ________________.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• convection

Valleys are created by what process?

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• cementation

Sand dunes are created through what process?

• deposition by water
• deposition by ice (glaciers)
• deposition by wind

What process creates deltas?

• Deposition by water
• Deposition by ice (glaciers)
• Deposition by wind

What changes the mineral composition of rocks?

• erosion
• deposition
• physical weathering
• chemical weathering

What is it called when sediment is moved from one place to another?

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• convection

What agent creates a terminal moraine?

• Wind
• Water
• Gravity
• Ice (Glaciers)

What process creates flood plains?

• erosion and deposition
• weathering and erosion
• weathering and deposition

Canyons are created by what process?

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• cementation