Slow Processes

Fill in the Blanks

The process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds and waves is called

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes weathering?

• The process by which rocks are broken down by chemical and mechanical means.

• The process by which rocks are moved from one place to another.

• The process by which rocks are formed from magma.

• The process by which rocks are melted by heat.

Open Ended

How does weathering contribute to the breakdown of rocks on Earth's surface?

Multiple Choice

Which process involves the movement of broken material from one place to another before it is deposited?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Freezing

Fill in the Blanks

A massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock is called a

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Open Ended

Explain the difference between erosion and deposition using your own words.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of slow changes to Earth's surface?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Tsunamis

Multiple Choice

What are the four main things that cause slow changes to Earth's surface?

• Water, Wind, Plants, Ice

• Water, Fire, Plants, Ice

• Wind, Earthquakes, Plants, Water

• Ice, Fire, Water, Wind

Open Ended

Describe how water can create both deltas and canyons over time.

Open Ended

Summarize one key thing you learned today about how Earth's surface changes over time. Why do you think it is important to understand these changes?