How the earth changes

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
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Small pieces of sand are carried by the wind.

• Weathering
• Erosion

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

• keeps the rocks in place.
• makes the rocks last longer.
• expands cracks and breaks rocks.
• causes rocks to fall in landslides.

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Decomposition

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A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.
• Sun rays evaporated the rock.
• Ocean waves washed away rock.
• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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How do plants weather rocks?

• During photosynthesis
• When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock breaks.
• When the plant moves water from the roots to the leaves, the rock breaks.
• Plants don't weather rocks.

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

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Landslides

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

• Landslides
• Erosion
• Volcanoes Erupting
• Earthquakes

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The picture shows a large rock breaking apart.  Which of these is MOST likely making the rock break apart?

• hot sunlight
• plant roots
• falling leaves
• running water

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

• landslides
• erosion
• volcanoes
• earthquakes

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