Geological Processes Quiz

What is the breaking down of rocks called?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Vegetation

What term describes the moving of broken down sediment?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Vegetation

• Abrasion

What is the dropping off of sediment at a different location called?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Acid rain

What term refers to the variety of plants in a region?

• Vegetation

• Abrasion

• Sinkhole

• Weathering

What is the action of rocks and sediments grinding against each other called?

• Erosion

• Abrasion

• Deposition

• Acid rain

What type of precipitation contains acids from air pollution?

• Acid rain

• Sinkhole

• Weathering

• Vegetation

What forms when chemical weathering dissolves limestone beneath the ground?

• Vegetation

• Sinkhole

• Abrasion

• Acid rain

What takes a long time to occur?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Abrasion

Which of the following can cause physical weathering?

• Animal action

• Vegetation growth

• Freezing and thawing

• Abrasion

Which of the following can cause chemical weathering?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Acid