Chapter 14 Weathering and Soil Lesson 3

Multiple Choice

Why is the rock cycle important for understanding Earth's geology?

• It explains how rocks are formed and transformed over time

• It describes the weather patterns on Earth

• It helps us understand animal migration

• It is only relevant for volcanoes

Multiple Choice

Based on the images and text, what is the primary cause of the erosion shown along the coastline between January 2nd and January 24th?

• Wind and waves during storms

• Earthquake activity

• Human construction

• Volcanic eruption

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion?

• Glaciers

• Gravity

• Water

• Earthquakes

Multiple Choice

What is the main force responsible for the downward transportation of weathered materials in mass movement?

• Wind

• Water

• Gravity

• Ice

Multiple Select

Which types of mass movement are caused by gravity?

• Creep

• Slump

• Mudflow/Earth flow

• Landslide/Rockslide

Multiple Choice

Which type of mass wasting event is shown in the first image, and what is its likely cause?

• Mudflow caused by heavy rainfall

• Rockslide caused by earthquake

• Avalanche caused by snow

• Landslide caused by volcanic eruption

Multiple Choice

Which of the following landforms are created by wave erosion?

• Sea arch

• Sand dune

• River delta

• Glacier

Multiple Select

Which of the following agents of erosion are depicted in the images?

• Water

• Wind

• Ice

• Gravity

Multiple Choice

What are the main processes involved in the rock cycle as shown in the diagram?

• Weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, compaction, cementation, melting, cooling, heat and pressure, uplift

• Photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, condensation

• Evaporation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff

• Sublimation, deposition, crystallization, dissolution