Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Quiz

What happens to a rock when it weathers?

• It settles out of water that is carrying it.
• It creates a valley.
• It forms a delta.
• It breaks into small pieces.

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• jackhammering

This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering
• erosion weathering
• deposition

What is the process of moving sediments from location to another?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

What is sediment?

• the process of rocks being broken down and carried away
• bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks
• the top layer of the soil
• decaying plant or animal material 

Which of these is an example of erosion?

• Light shinning onto a mountain

• Rain breaking down rock

• Wind blowing away sediment

• All of the above

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

______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Eroded materials are called _______________________.

• constructive

• chemical weathering

• sediments

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

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