Weathering Erosion Deposition Review

The process by which rocks are broken down

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

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The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

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Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

• sediments

• deposits

• limestones

• sandstones

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Sediments piling up at the bottom of a hill or at the bottom of the ocean floor are examples of

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition

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This delta is a landform created by sediment being dropped where the river meets the ocean.  This is an example of

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition

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This arch was created by pieces of rock being washed away by the waves.  This is an example of 

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition

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Wind blowing sand from one location to another is called __________.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of __________.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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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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Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition 
• A nice place to swim

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