Science Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

• keeps the rocks in place.

• makes the rocks last longer.

• expands cracks and breaks rocks.

• causes rocks to fall in landslides.

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

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Decomposition

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What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

• Deposition

• Landslide

• Weathering

• Erosion

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Deposition changes the Earth’s surface because bits of broken rock and soil _____.

• stop rivers from flowing.

• make rich farmlands.

• are dropped in new places.

• move very slowly.

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What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?

• Waves

• Gravity

• Glaciers

• Wind

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What is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks called?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Glaciers

• Weathering

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