Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Multiple Choice

Which process is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller pieces on Earth's surface?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following images best represents the result of weathering?

• Rock arch formation

• Tree growing in cracked rock

• Broken rocks on the ground

• All of the above

Open Ended

What are sediments, and how are they formed?

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The process of

carries broken pieces of rock (sediments) to another place.

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Deposition is the process by which weathered and eroded material is

into a new place.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are agents that help in the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Sunlight

Multiple Select

Which of the following are agents that can cause erosion?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity

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Earth's surface can be changed slowly by wind, water, and

.

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagram, what are the three main processes involved in changing the Earth's surface?

• Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

• Melting, Freezing, Erosion

• Erosion, Deposition, Evaporation

• Weathering, Melting, Deposition