Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is erosion?
Erosion is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity move pieces of rock and soil.
Erosion is the process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.
Erosion is the process of creating new landforms through volcanic activity.
Erosion is the process of water evaporating from the soil surface.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is weathering?
The process of creating new rocks from minerals.
The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.
The movement of rocks from one place to another.
The formation of soil from organic matter.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a common result of deposition?
The formation of deltas at river mouths.
The erosion of soil in valleys.
The increase in water temperature in lakes.
The creation of sinkholes in limestone areas.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role does gravity play in erosion?
Gravity has no effect on erosion.
Gravity pulls rocks and soil down slopes, contributing to erosion.
Gravity only affects water flow, not erosion.
Gravity helps to hold soil in place, preventing erosion.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the difference between erosion and deposition?
Erosion is the dropping of sediment, while deposition involves the movement of sediment.
Erosion is the process of breaking down rocks, while deposition is the process of forming new rocks.
Erosion involves the movement of sediment, while deposition is the dropping of that sediment.
Erosion and deposition are the same processes occurring at different times.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Give an example of erosion caused by wind.
Formation of sand dunes
Riverbank erosion
Glacial retreat
Soil erosion by water
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is deposition?
The process of eroding rocks by wind and water.
The dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice, or gravity.
The formation of new land by volcanic activity.
The movement of sediment from one location to another.
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