Unit 3 LS5 Weathering, Erosion and Deposition (20s)

The breaking of rocks into smaller fragments is called...

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• weather

The moving of rock fragments to a new location is called...

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• transportation

The dropping of rock fragments in a new location is called...

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• mineralization

Which of the following are the main agents (causes) of weathering? Choose ALL that apply!

• gravity

• water

• wind

• solar wind

• electromagnetic radiation

Weathering where rock particles are physically broken into smaller pieces that remain the same type of rock is known as...

• chemical weathering

• mechanical weathering

• radioactive weathering

• relative weathering

Weathering where chemicals are used to break down rock into different substances is called...

• chemical weathering

• mechanical weathering

• radioactive weathering

• relative weathering

___________________ occurs when the water seeps into a crack, freezes, and expands to widen the crack.

• Thermal transfer

• Frost wedging.

• Root pry

• Oxidation

One of the main ways that plants can weather rocks is through...

• root pry.

• frost wedging.

• saltation.

• glaciation.

A depositional feature created when massive amounts of sand are deposited by wind in an area is called a...

• dune.

• moraine.

• beach.

• drumlin.

A depositional feature created when massive amounts of sand are deposited by water in an area is called a...

• dune.

• moraine.

• beach.

• drumlin.