Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition quizs

A river carrying soil downstream is an example of erosion.

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

Examples of Deposition

• Sand dunes forming from windblown sand

• Mountains forming from tectonic activity

• Volcanoes erupting lava

• Glaciers melting into lakes

This is created when a river deposits sediment at its mouth.

• Delta

• Estuary

• Canyon

• Oxbow Lake

Causes of Erosion

• Water (rivers, rain, ocean waves)

• Wind (dust storms, sand dunes)

• Heat (sunlight, temperature changes)

• Electricity (lightning, static discharge)

Water cannot cause erosion.

True or False?

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in certain conditions

Chemical weathering only happens in cold climates.

• True

• False

• Only in hot climates

• Only in humid climates

A landslide is an example of erosion.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Deposition

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The dropping or settling of sediments in a new location after being carried by erosion.

• The movement of sediments from one place to another by wind or water.

• The formation of new rocks from cooled magma.

Glaciers can move large

amounts of

rock and soil.

True or False?

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Erosion

• The process of plants growing in a specific area.

• The movement of rocks, soil, or sand from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.

• The formation of mountains due to tectonic activity.

• The chemical breakdown of minerals in rocks.