Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Quiz

What is weathering?

• The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

• The movement of soil and rocks by water or wind.

• The dropping off of eroded materials.

• The process of building mountains.

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What causes erosion?

• Rocks breaking into smaller pieces.

• Water, wind, or ice moving sediments.

• Sediments settling in a new place.

• Earthquakes shaking the ground.

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What is deposition?

• The breaking apart of rocks.

• The movement of soil and rocks.

• The process of rocks melting.

• The dropping off of sediments in a new place.

Which natural force can cause weathering, erosion, and deposition?

• Lightning

• Wind

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

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What is a glacier?

• A river that flows quickly.

• A large mass of ice that moves over land.

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What is a sand dune?

• A) A hill of sand made by water.

• B) A hill of sand made by wind.

• C) A hill of rock made by glaciers.

• D) A hill of dirt made by rain.

What is a valley?

• A) A flat area of land with no trees.

• B) A hill made of sand.

• C) A low area between hills or mountains.

• D) A landform created by volcanoes.

What is a plain?

• A) A low area between mountains.

• B) A large, flat area of land with few trees.

• C) A steep slope caused by erosion.

• D) A pile of sand formed by wind.

What process forms a canyon?

• A) Glaciers melting quickly.

• B) Erosion by moving water over time.

• C) Deposition of sediments.

• D) Rocks breaking due to weathering.

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What is the main material that makes up sand dunes?

• A) Rocks

• B) Sand

• C) Soil