Unit 3 & 4 Review

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the main factor that causes erosion?

Back

All of the above (Wind, Water, Ice)

Front

What is the process that involves the movement of sediment from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations?

Back

Deposition

Front

Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Define erosion.

Back

Erosion is the process of moving soil and rock from one location to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process where sediment is dropped or laid down in a new location.

Front

Name three agents of erosion.

Back

Wind, Water, Ice

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

Front

What role does the stratosphere play in protecting the Earth?

Back

The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.