Weathering and Erosion

Which of these is largely responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

• wind

• water

• earthquakes

• ice

What does the wind carry that causes weathering to rocks?

• pollen

• sand

• air particles

• mud

Which of these can cause erosion?

• water

• wind

• ice

• all of the above

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

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Decomposition

Waves dropping sand on the beach.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• sediment

When particles are dropped in another location.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• sediment

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

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

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

Which agents  break down earth materials?

• wind only
• earthquakes and gravity
• ice and 007
• wind, water, and ice