Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

The movement of rock/Earth material from one place to another is called _____________.

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

The dropping of sediment moved by water, wind and ice is called _______________.

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

The process by which earth’s surface is broken down into smaller pieces is called _____________.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

What is a major land feature formed through weathering and erosion by the Colorado River?

• Split Apple Rock

• City of Denver

• Grand Canyon

• Colorado River

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Which 3 things could cause the natural weathering of rocks?

• Water

• Wind

• Ice

• Buildings

• Technology

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A rock in a river is slowly made smooth by passing water. What process had occurred here?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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Sediment is carried by a river and dropped in another location. What TWO processes have occurred here?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Rivering

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

• keeps the rocks in place.

• makes the rocks last longer.

• expands cracks and breaks rocks.

• causes rocks to fall in landslides.

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Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____.

• forming new land features.

• breaking down large rocks into smaller ones.

• washing away beaches.

• moving topsoil.

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A cliff formed near the ocean. Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.

• Sun rays evaporated the rock.

• Ocean waves washed away rock.

• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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