Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

The breaking down or wearing away of earth materials is known as

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Landforms

The process of sediment being dropped off in a new location is called

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Rocks

• Erosion

The movement of sediment and rock particles is called

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Cementation

• Deposition

Weathering can be caused by

• Plants

• Ice

• Water

• Wind

Rain washing soil away from a hillside is an example of

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Mud

• Erosion

This process can either be physical or chemical

• Erosion

• Deposit

• Weathering

• Building

A delta being formed in the mouth of a river is an example of

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• All the above

What must occur before Deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Movement of the plates

A canyon being formed is due to which type of weathering?

• Ice

• Cold Temperatures

• Water

• Rain water during the summer

When sediments are dropped into a new location creating a marsh or small island, this is an example of

• Deposition

• Weathering on the sea

• Islands

• Dirt and Mud pack