Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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This is the process of dropping sediment in a new location.

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Deposition

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The driveway is long and winding because it bends around a huge old oak tree. The pavement near the tree bulges upward and has many more cracks than the other sections of the driveway. What process is primarily responsible for this? (Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition)

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Weathering

Front

When camping in west Texas, we wake one morning to discover that our car and tent are covered with a thin layer of sand. What process is this an example of? (Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition)

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Deposition

Front

This is the process of breaking rock into smaller pieces.

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Weathering

Front

What process caused the flowers and soil to be gone after the storm? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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Erosion

Front

What process occurs when we find shark teeth and unbroken sand dollars in the sand while walking along the seashore? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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Deposition

Front

What process is described when a large pile of sand and pebbles accumulates at the base of a cliff? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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Deposition

Front

When it rains, the water flows across our pasture into this sunken area. We think that there is a cave under our pasture. What process is this an example of? (Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition)

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Weathering

Front

What process is described when the wind blows sand and soil down a hillside? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

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Erosion

Front

This is the process of moving sediment from one place to another.

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Erosion