Water Erosion

This picture shows sea cliffs in Ireland. These cliffs were formed by _________.

• plant growth wearing down large rocks

• water washing up against large rocks

• heat expanding large rocks

• rain collecting on large rocks

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The diagrams shows a crack in a mountain that fills up with water. At night, the temperature is expected to get below freezing. Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?

• frozen water protects the rock from breaking

• water expands when it freezes and breaks the rock

• the mass of water increases when it freezes

• frozen water dissolves most types of rock

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News reporters took this image of a landslide in Brazil. What processes caused this to happen?

• Erosion caused by plants led to the weathering of rock.

• Erosion caused by water led to the deposition of the sediment.

• Deposition caused by water led to the erosion of the sediment.

• Erosion caused by the homes led to the weathering of rock.

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A landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake is called a...

• canyon

• mountain

• delta

• u-shaped valley

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Located in Arizona, the Grand Canyon started forming millions of years ago. What type of erosion formed the Grand Canyon?

• WInd erosion

• Water erosion

• Ocean erosion

• Glacial erosion

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Which of the following actions causes the deposition of sand at a delta?

• river water slowing down as it enters the ocean

• salt water & fresh water mixing together

• ocean waves transporting sand toward land

• ocean waves eroding the coast

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