Geological Processes Quiz

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces like wind and water?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Uplift

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Which term describes the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Uplift

• Erosion

• Uniformitarianism

• Weathering

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What is the process of laying down sediment in a new location called?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Uplift

• Weathering

Which term refers to the rising of regions of the Earth's crust to higher elevations?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Uplift

• Deposition

What is the principle that states that the same geological processes shaping the Earth today have been at work throughout Earth's history?

• Erosion

• Uniformitarianism

• Weathering

• Deposition

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Atmosphere

What process causes rocks to break down into smaller pieces over time?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

• Volcanism

What natural forces can cause changes in a landscape?

• Fire and lightning

• Water, wind, and ice

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Sunlight and heat

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What happens to rocks over time as they break down?

• They become larger

• They turn into liquid

• They become grains of sand

• They disappear completely

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What are examples of small-scale changes on Earth's surface?

• Mountains and valleys

• Footprints and ripples in sand

• Rivers and lakes

• Forests and deserts

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