Unit 2 Weather and Erosion Benchmark Quiz

What process is responsible for breaking rocks into smaller pieces?

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Compaction

Which agent of erosion is known for creating U-shaped valleys?

• Wind
• Glaciers
• Water
• Gravity

What does deposition refer to in the context of weathering and erosion?

• Breaking down rocks into smaller particles
• Dropping of sediments in a new location
• Movement of particles downhill
• Heating and cooling of rocks

Which type of rock is formed from compacted sediment?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Fossiliferous

How does wind contribute to erosion?

• By transporting large boulders
• By picking up and moving small particles
• By heating and cooling surfaces
• By creating ice wedges

What is the primary factor that causes sand dunes to form?

• Water deposition
• Wind deposition
• Glacial deposition
• Volcanic activity

Which sedimentary rock is primarily composed of compacted plant material?

• Limestone
• Sandstone
• Coal
• Shale

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of weathering?

• Temperature
• Earth's magnetic field
• Water availability
• Type of rock

What is the main cause of landslides?

• Wind erosion
• Gravity
• Solar radiation
• Ocean tides

Which process contributes to the formation of soil?

• Erosion of glaciers
• Weathering of rocks
• Ocean tides
• Plate tectonics