W.E.D and Sedimentary Rock

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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weathering

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Which agents break down earth materials? Options: wind only, earthquakes and gravity, ice and 007, wind, water, and ice

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wind, water, and ice

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Glaciers are masses of ice that move slowly on land. Which of these features was most likely formed by a glacier? A wide valley, A deep ocean, A lava flow, A mountain range

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A wide valley

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Canyons on Mars look similar to canyons on the Earth. This similarity may indicate that Mars once had -

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rivers

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The type of formation shown is at the southern end of the Mississippi river. What is it called?

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a delta

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Which action causes the deposition of sand at a delta? Options: river water slowing as it enters the ocean, salt water & fresh water mixing together, ocean waves transporting sand toward land, ocean water slowing as it reaches the coast

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river water slowing as it enters the ocean

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What is the movement of soil from one place to another?

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erosion

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Small, solid pieces of materials from rocks or living things

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sediment

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The process that presses sediments together

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compaction

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What type of rock has been eroded by wind and water to show layers of sediment laid down millions of years ago?

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Sedimentary