Weathering & Erosion Quiz

What is weathering?

• The process of moving pieces of the Earth from one place to another

• The process by which Earth's surface is broken down into smaller pieces

• The process of animals moving to new habitats

• The process of water freezing and boiling

What causes weathering?

• Only water

• Only wind

• Only the sun

• Wind, water, ice, plants, gravity, and changes in temperature

What is erosion?

• The breaking down of rocks into soil

• The depositing of Earth's materials in a new location

• The process of moving broken-down pieces of the Earth to new locations

• The movement of water in rivers and streams

What role does water play in weathering and erosion?

• It only provides a habitat for plants

• It has no role in weathering or erosion

• It breaks down rocks and moves the pieces

• It only helps in the formation of glaciers

What is deposition?

• The laying down of material in a new location after it has been moved

• The process of rocks turning into soil

• The process of water evaporating into the atmosphere

• The process of plants growing in new areas

How can plants cause weathering?

• Plants do not cause weathering

• By providing shade and cooling the Earth

• By absorbing all the water in the soil

• By their roots growing and breaking rocks

What is an example of a landform created by erosion?

• Mountains

• Forests

• The Grand Canyon

• Lakes

How does wind contribute to weathering?

• By cooling the Earth's surface

• By carrying seeds to new locations

• By wearing away rock and carrying tiny pieces to new places

• Wind does not contribute to weathering

What happens to the Earth's materials after erosion?

• They disappear into the atmosphere

• They are used by animals to build homes

• They are deposited in new locations

• They turn into water

Why does weathering happen at different rates?

• Because of the type of material that is being worn away

• Because of the Earth's rotation

• Because of the amount of sunlight an area receives

• All weathering happens at the same rate