Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Front

As a glacier moves, where would glacial grooves most likely be carved?

Back

Under the glacier

Front

Which erosional process likely shaped this rock?

Back

Wind erosion

Front

The primary force that causes landslides is: Chemical weathering, Frost wedging, Mass movement, Rock Abrasion

Back

Mass movement

Front

Which force is primarily responsible for the erosion in each diagram?
Options: Crosscutting and downwarping, Folding and fracturing, High winds and flooding

Back

Gravity

Front

The photograph shows wire netting installed over a steep rock outcrop. This wire netting has been installed to prevent loss of property or life resulting from:

Back

Weathering and erosion

Front

Which climate conditions normally produce the greatest amount of chemical weathering?

Back

A wet climate with high temperatures.

Front

Which climate conditions normally produce the greatest amount of physical weathering?

Back

A wet climate in which temperatures alternate from below freezing to above freezing.

Front

Outwash plains are formed as a result of deposition by: Mass movements, Water, Glaciers, Wind

Back

Glaciers

Front

Which type of climate has the greatest amount of rock weathering caused by frost action? Options: Hot and wet, Hot and dry, Cold and wet, Cold and dry

Back

Cold and wet

Front

Which process of change is best represented by the sequence shown in the diagram?

Back

Weathering