Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

The breakdown of rock is called __________.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• infiltration

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Why is frost action an effective form of weathering?

• Water dissolves many minerals.

• Water cools the surroundings.

• Water expands when it freezes.

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Chemical weathering occurs most rapidly when conditions are __________.

• cold and dry

• cold and wet

• warm and dry

• warm and wet

The reaction between limestone and acid rain is an example of __________.

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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Unsorted, angular, rough-surfaced cobbles and boulders are found at the base of a cliff. What most likely transported these cobbles and boulders?

• running water

• wind

• gravity

• ocean currents

Which agent of erosion produces V-shaped valleys?

• wind

• gravity

• glaciers

• running water

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Which agent of erosion produces U-shaped valleys?

• wind

• gravity

• glaciers

• running water

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Which agent of erosion causes rocks to have surface pits and a frosted appearance?

• wind

• gravity

• glaciers

• running water

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Where is the greatest velocity of a stream moving along a curve?

• B

• C

• E

• X

Point X is near the top of the hill, point Y is at the base of the hill, and point Z is at sea level. A stream flows from point X through point Y to point Z. Which cross section best shows the pattern of sediments deposited by the stream as it enters the ocean near point Z?

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