Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

The movement of weathered material is called...

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

When sediment gets dropped off in a new spot

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Rain, wind, sleet, ice, are examples of..

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Rocks get broken down by...

• weathering

• deposition

• compaction

Erosion happens...

• fast

• very fast

• very slow

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

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Decomposition

Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____.

• forming new land features by piling up sediment

• breaking down large rocks into smaller ones.

• washing away beaches.

• moving topsoil.

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.

The process by which small pieces of rocks and soil are carried away to new locations is called...

• weathering
• erosion

The buildup of land by depositing sediment and soil in a new location is

• earthquake
• weather
• deposition