EROSION PACKET 1 WORK

What is the main process that breaks down and transports rock material?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

Which type of erosion is responsible for carving the Grand Canyon?

• Water erosion

• Wind erosion

• Glacial erosion

• Chemical erosion

What natural event did the Ancient Egyptians rely on for fresh sediment in their farm fields?

• Annual flooding of the Nile River

• Monsoon rains

• Desert winds

• Volcanic eruptions

Which type of erosion is more common in desert-like areas?

• Wind erosion

• Water erosion

• Glacial erosion

• Chemical erosion

What can fast-flowing water carry along with it?

• Sediment, rock fragments, sand, and clay particles

• Only dissolved minerals

• Only large boulders

• Only organic matter

WHAT DOES DEPOSIT MEAN?

• sediment, soil, and rocks are laid down in a new location

• Sediment is washed away and destroyed

• sediment, soil, and rocks are BLOWN to a old location

• deposit means to place money in a safe place

WHICH RIVER CARVED THE GRAND CANYON?

• NILE RIVE

• CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

• COLONEL RIVER

• COLORADO RIVER

How do sediments form?

• Sediments are formed through the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks, as well as the accumulation of organic matter. 

• Sediments are formed through the MELTING AND COOLING of pre-existing rocks, as well as the accumulation of organic matter. 

DID YOU DEFINE THE IMPORTANT TERMS LISTED BELOW:

1) DISSOLVED 2)TRANSPORTED 3) EROSION 4) TORRENTIAL 5) DEBRIS 6) ACCUMULATE

7) RECEDING 8) PARTICLES