The cycling of earth's material L2

The cycling of earth's material L2

Multiple Choice

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition are examples of ________ changes in the Earth's surface.

• rapid

• slow

Multiple Choice

Weathering is the breaking down of rock into ___________.

• mountains

• sediment

• ice

Multiple Choice

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of.........

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Multiple Choice

What is sediment?

• the process of rocks being broken down and carried away

• bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks

• the top layer of the soil

• decaying plant or animal material

Multiple Choice

When wind, water, or ice deposit materials in a location, this is known as ...........

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Transportation

Multiple Choice

Deltas are built up by .............

• deposition

• weathering

• abrasion

• erosion

Multiple Choice

Sand settles on the beach after waves dropped it there. This is an example of........

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Dragging