Changing Surface Quiz

What are the three processes that change the Earth's surface over time?

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition

• Melting, freezing, and boiling

• Growing, shrinking, and expanding

• Heating, cooling, and mixing

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What is weathering?

• The process of rocks being carried away

• The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces

• The process of rocks melting

• The process of rocks growing larger

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What can cause weathering besides water freezing?

• Sunshine and warmth

• Acid rain and air pollution

• Snow and ice

• Wind and storms

What is erosion?

• The movement of sediments to another location

• The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

• The melting of ice into water

• The growth of plants in soil

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What force carries rocks and sediments from high elevations to low elevations?

• Wind

• Water

• Gravity

• Heat

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What is deposition?

• The process of rocks breaking down

• The process of rocks being carried away

• The process of rocks being placed in a new location

• The process of rocks melting

What can cause landslides?

• Sunshine

• Gravity

• Wind

• Rain

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What is the role of glaciers in erosion?

• They melt rocks

• They pick up rocks and sediment as they flow

• They freeze rocks

• They grow plants

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How long can the rock cycle take?

• A few days

• A few months

• A few years

• Millions of years

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What happens to sand and sediments during deposition?

• They break down into smaller pieces

• They melt into water

• They come together to make new rocks

• They disappear

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