Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition - Grade 4

Which of these might be carried by the wind, which causes the weathering of rocks?

• fog

• mud

• pollen

• sand

List three things that may cause the weathering of rocks.

• water

• wind

• plants

• birds

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What is the process of moving sediment from one place to another called?

(a)  

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What is the process called when Earth's surface is broken down into smaller pieces?

(a)  

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What is the dropping or settling of eroded materials called?

(a)  

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Which two weathering agents form mudslides?

• heavy water and debris from the earth

• wind and rain

• oil and vinegar

• salt and pepper

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A dense forest found in regions with high heat and heavy rain fall.

• desert

• arctic

• rainforest

• jungle

A dry environment that receives less than 26 centimeters of precipitation per year.

• Atlanta

• desert

• Texas

• rainforest

Sand on the beach is created from..

• ocean waves pounding on rocks

• dirt being moved from mountains

• sea animals laying eggs

• sand blown from the desert

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What are the two factors that can cause a mudslide?

• moving water

• gravity

• mud puddle

• elephants stompng on the ground

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