Earth's Slow Changes REVIEW

Weathering, erosion, and deposition are caused by:

• wind

• water

• ice

• all of the above

The creation of a delta is an example of:

• erosion

• a landform

• weathering

• deposition

The breaking down of rock is known as:

• erosion

• a landform

• weathering

• deposition

Lakes and valleys can be formed by:

• deltas

• glaciers

• erosion of sand

• waves crashing

In which of the following places would wind most likely cause weathering and erosion?

• a desert

• an ocean

• a tree

• the moon

A sediment washing up on a beach is an example of:

• erosion

• a landform

• weathering

• deposition

An example of a slow change to Earth's surface is:

• a volcano erupting

• a landslide

• a glacier creating a valley

• an earthquake

Soil that is good for plant growth called:

• sand

• loam

• water

• pebbles

_________ of water is how much water soil holds in.

• Reversal

• Resolving

• Resorting

• Retention

Soil that is good for plant growth is called ____.

• sand

• loam

• water

• pebbles