Wind WED

Wind causes the most weathering in

• dry areas with few plants.

• wet areas with few plants.

• dry areas with many plants.

• wet areas with many plants.

How does wind cause weathering?

• it picks up sand and materials.

• it scrapes sand against rocks.

• it slowly moves sand dunes.

• it deposits sand in new places.

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Because the wind picks up small pieces of sand, wind erosion causes

• less weathering.

• more weathering.

• less deposition.

• no changes.

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Which of the following is evidence that weathering and erosion have happened?

• sand

• dust

• natural arches

• all of the above

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How does wind create and destroy arches?

• through erosion alone.

• through weathering alone.

• through deposition alone.

• through both erosion and weathering.

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________ is created by the process of deposition.

• An arch

• A sand dune

• A dust storm

• A windbreak

Which statement about sand dunes is NOT true?

• They are constantly changing.

• They can be up to 400 m high.

• They can move up to 25 m a year.

• They are made from the lightest pieces of sand.

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A windbreak is used to _______.

• slow down or stop the wind.

• change the direction of the wind.

• prevent dust storms from forming.

• carry small materials by the wind.