Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a rapid change in Earth's surface?

• landslides
• erosion
• volcanoes
• earthquakes

Which of the following is NOT a slow change to Earth's surface?

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• landslides

Weathering is the breaking down of rock into ___________.

• boulders
• mountains
• sediment
• soil

_________is the movement of sediment from one place to another.

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition
• All of the above

The dropping off of sediments in a new place is called __________.

• departing
• deposition
• erosion
• weathering

Landslides and Volcanoes are examples of ________ changes in Earth's surface.

• rapid
• slow
• no
• new

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

• rapid
• slow
• no
• new

Which of the following is a cause of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Fire
• Soil
• Wind
• light

Which of the following is a cause of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Minerals
• Trees
• Ice
• Sand

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition occur over many________.

• days
• years
• hours
• months