Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition of Earth's Spheres Quiz

After a hurricane, William noticed that the coastline near his home on Sanibel Island had increased. Which of the following processes is the most likely reason for this change?

• Physical weathering

• Deposition

• Chemical weathering

• Erosion

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• A tree root growing into a rock and splitting it

• Water flowing over rocks and smoothing them

• Iron in rocks reacting with oxygen to form rust

• Wind blowing sand against a rock surface

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What geological process primarily contributes to the formation of sinkholes in areas with abundant limestone, such as Florida?

• Physical weathering

• Deposition

• Chemical weathering

• Erosion

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While hiking in the desert, Mason noticed that some rocks had smooth surfaces. How are these rocks weathered by wind?

• Rocks are weathered when wind is coming from a certain direction

• Rocks are weathered by sediment or smaller pieces of rock carried by wind

• Rocks are weathered only by strong winds

• Rocks are weathered only by storms

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Which of the following is an example of Chemical Weathering?

• Wind eroding sand dunes over time

• Acid rain reacting with limestone

• Glaciers grinding rocks into smaller pieces

• Tree roots breaking through pavement

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During a geography class, Anika learned about how Earth is constantly getting worn down by physical and chemical changes, leading to the formation of new landforms. Which of these landforms is most likely caused by deposition?

• Rivers

• Caves

• Valleys

• Deltas

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Tommy is curious about the impact of hurricanes on the sand dunes at Cape Coral beach. He knows that hurricanes can cause significant changes in a short time. To study this, Tommy plans to use systematic observations. Which of the following methods would best help Tommy study the changes in sand dunes?

• Building a miniature model of the beach and simulating hurricane conditions

• Taking regular photographs of the sand dunes before and after hurricanes

• Using a fan to blow sand and observing the movement patterns

• Collecting water samples from the beach before and after hurricanes

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Students use different types of soil on a slope and pour water over it to observe the effects. They repeat this with various soil samples. What are the students investigating?

• Does the angle of the slope affect soil erosion?

• Does the amount of water affect soil erosion?

• Does the type of soil affect erosion rates?

• Does the width of the slope affect soil erosion?

A student sets up an experiment to observe how the flow rate of water influences the distance sediment is carried. The setup includes a stream table with a consistent type and quantity of sand for each trial. A water source with adjustable flow rates is directed at the sand. The student records the distance the sediment travels each time. What is the student primarily measuring?

• The velocity of the water

• The slope of the stream table

• The distance the sediment travels

Which of the following is an example of an interaction between the biosphere and the atmosphere?

• A fish swimming in a river

• Clouds forming in the sky

• A tree absorbing carbon dioxide

• Rocks being eroded by wind

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