5.1.3 Weathering and Erosion Quizizz

• The river eroded sediments from the landform.

• Rocks under the river were pushed up by faulting.

• Sediments were deposited on the landform from the river.

• Weathering caused the landform in the river to become larger.

At some places in Florida, sand on the beaches is being reduced. New sand is brought from other areas and spread on the beaches. What process causes this reduction the the beach sand?

• earthquakes

• erosion

• landslides

• weathering

• farming crops

• cutting down forests

• getting wood for fuel

• raising animals that eat grass

• Rainfall made ocean levels rise.

• Sunlight evaporated the sediment.

• Waves eroded sediment from the beach.

• Wind pushed the buildings closer to the ocean.

The Grand Canyon in an example of?

• erosion

• deposition.

• an earthquake.

• volcanic activity.

What causes the MOST soil and rock erosion

• sun

• wind

• water

• gravity

• Warm air melted the rock.

• Sun rays evaporated the rock.

• Ocean waves washed away rock.

• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

• rain

• wind

• flood waters

• strong sunlight

Which statement BEST describes how a mountain range changes over time from wind and water erosion?

• The mountain range will become faulted.

• The mountain range will be lifted up.

• The mountain range will form craters.

• The mountain range will become rounded.

What would be the correct order for the erosion of this sand castle?

• 1,2,3,4

• 2,3,4,1

• 2,3,1,4

• 4,3,2,1