Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Quiz

What is weathering?

• The process of erosion

• The process of depositing sediment

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals

• The process of removing weathered material

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What is deposition?

• The process of removing weathered material

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals

• The process of depositing sediment

• The process of erosion

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What is erosion?

• The process of removing weathered material

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals

• The process of depositing sediment

• The process of moving soil and rock to another place

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What is abrasion?

• The process of removing weathered material

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals

• The process of depositing sediment

• The process of wearing down surfaces through grinding

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What is acid rain?

• Rain that has become acidic due to pollution

• Rain that contains high levels of minerals

• Rain that is very cold

• Rain that is very hot

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What is ice wedging?

• The process of removing weathered material

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals

• The process of depositing sediment

• The process of rocks breaking apart due to freezing and expanding water

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What is chemical weathering?

• The process of removing weathered material

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals through chemical reactions

• The process of depositing sediment

• The process of erosion caused by chemicals

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What is physical weathering?

• The process of removing weathered material

• The process of erosion caused by physical forces

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals through chemical reactions

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing the chemical makeup

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What is rust (oxidation)?

• The process of removing weathered material

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals through chemical reactions

• The process of depositing sediment

• The process of oxygen reacting with metal (iron) to form a reddish-brown substance

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What is a coastline?

• The area where rocks and minerals are broken down

• The area where sediment is deposited

• The area where weathering occurs

• The area where land meets the sea or ocean

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