Changes to Land

What is the process by which sediment is laid down after weathering and erosion?

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Running water
• Deposition

Where are small dunes typically found?

• In desert regions
• In large desert areas
• On sandy beaches
• At the mouths of rivers

What causes the sediment carried by a river to precipitate out and settle at the bottom?

• Water velocity slowing down
• Weathering
• Wind erosion
• Ice deposition

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How are sand dunes formed?

• By weathering
• By water erosion
• By wind erosion and deposition
• By ice deposition

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What is the second-largest canyon in the United States?

• Palo Duro Canyon
• Red River Canyon
• Grand Canyon
• Colorado River Canyon

What is the largest canyon on Earth?

• Colorado River Canyon
• Red River Canyon
• Palo Duro Canyon
• Grand Canyon

How was the Grand Canyon formed?

• By water erosion
• By ice erosion
• By weathering
• By wind erosion

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Which of the following can be formed by deposition?

• Weathering
• Deltas
• Canyons
• Sand dunes

What is the role of water erosion in the formation of canyons?

• To form deltas at the mouths of rivers
• To erode the sides of canyons
• To carve away soft sediment and create steep canyon walls
• To deposit sediment at the bottom of canyons

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process contributes to the formation of sand dunes?

• Deposition
• Erosion
• Weathering
• Running water