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?

Fill in the Blank

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

Fill in the Blank

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

Fill in the Blank

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