Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Quiz

Which of the following best describes weathering?

• The dropping of sediments in a new location

• The formation of new landforms

• The breaking down of rocks by natural forces

• The movement of rocks and soil from one place to another

What is NOT an agent of weathering?

• Water

• Living organisms

• Gravity

• Ice

What is the primary difference between weathering and erosion?

• Both involve the dropping of sediments

• Both involve the formation of new landforms

• Weathering involves moving, while erosion involves breaking

• Weathering involves breaking, while erosion involves moving

Which process is responsible for creating sand dunes?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

What can erosion cause to happen to mountains and hills?

• They become taller

• They become flat lands

• They form new mountains

• They remain unchanged