Unit 3 & 4 Review

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

Back

Weathering

Front

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

Back

Weathering

Front

When water slows down, it drops ______.

Back

Sediment

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere.

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow and then transported to another location.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process where material is laid down or deposited after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

Front

What is the stratosphere?

Back

The stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.

Front

What is the thermosphere?

Back

The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures and the presence of ionized gases.