Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

The video tutorial explains the rock cycle, highlighting how rocks undergo weathering, erosion, and deposition. It details the impact of natural forces like water, wind, and ice on rocks, leading to gradual changes in the landscape. The role of glaciers in shaping valleys and creating moraines is also discussed. The video emphasizes the constant transformation of Earth's surface due to these geological processes.

What processes contribute to the rock cycle?

• Sublimation and deposition

• Condensation and precipitation

• Melting and solidification

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition

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How does rain influence rock formation?

• By depositing minerals

• By freezing in cracks

• By increasing temperature

• By causing erosion

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What role do rivers play in shaping the landscape?

• Creating mountains

• Planting vegetation

• Eroding valleys

• Drying out soil

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How does wind contribute to rock weathering?

• By cooling surfaces

• By increasing humidity

• By depositing organic matter

• By eroding and carving rocks

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What effect does ice expansion have on rocks?

• Increases their size

• Breaks them apart

• Deposits minerals

• Polishes surfaces

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What evidence shows glaciers' impact on the landscape?

• Tropical reefs

• Volcanic craters

• Desert dunes

• Terminal moraines

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How do flood plains form?

• Through meteor impacts

• By glacier movement

• Through volcanic activity

• By river deposition

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What demonstrates the force of gravity in the rock cycle?

• Plant growth direction

• The orbit of the moon

• Rocks being pulled downwards

• The formation of clouds

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Which element is not a major agent of weathering?

• Ice

• Water

• Fire

• Wind

What is the result of deposition in the rock cycle?

• Melting of ice

• Evaporation of water

• Formation of mountains

• Creation of new sediment

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