Unit 8 Lesson 1 Quiz

Sand, bits of rock, and other matter carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• sediment

The process of moving sediment from one place to another.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• sediment

The breaking down of rocks on Earth's surface into smaller pieces.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• sediment

The dropping or settling of eroded materials.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• sediment

The water in a fast-moving river causes rocks to bump and scrape against one another. What will happen to these rocks over time?

• They will get larger.

• They will get smaller.

• They will get sharper.

• They will get heavier.

Ms. Estrada asks her science class to design an activity that will make rocks smooth like the ones they find near the river. Which activity shows how a river makes rocks smooth?

• Place the rocks in direct sunlight.

• Bury the rocks in soil under water.

• Put the rocks under heavy weights.

• Shake the rocks in a container of water.

There is a relationship between landforms and the movement of water. Given this relationship, which of the following landforms is the result of weathering and erosion?

• rock arch

• desert

• forest

• mountain

Wind, like water, can cause erosion. Which of the following choices is an example of WIND erosion?

• alluvial fan

• moraine

• sand dunes

• tides

The movement of water can cause erosion. Which of the following choices is a result of WATER EROSION?

• barrier islands

• canyons

• large rocks

• smooth stones

What can you do to prevent erosion?

• Only plant one type of plant in an area.

• Remove all trees and fences.

• Plant tress and leave native plants around fields.

• Stop all farming in the area.