Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What is weathering?

• The process of moving materials from one place to another

• The process of breaking down over time due to exposure to wind, cold, rain, and sunlight

• The process of carving out unique shapes on rocks

• The process of forming canyons and hills

What is erosion?

• The process of forming canyons and hills

• The process of carving out unique shapes on rocks

• The process of breaking down over time due to exposure to wind, cold, rain, and sunlight

• The process of moving materials from one place to another

Which forces can cause weathering and erosion?

• Floods and landslides

• Sunlight and rain

• Cold and hurricanes

• Wind and water

What is wind weathering?

• The process of moving materials from one place to another

• The process of forming canyons and hills

• The process of carving out unique shapes on rocks

• The process of breaking down over time due to exposure to wind, cold, rain, and sunlight

What can wind carry and move?

• Tiny bits of rock and soil

• Water and ice

• Large rocks and boulders

• Plants and trees

What can water cause?

• Forming canyons and hills

• Weathering and erosion

• Carving out unique shapes on rocks

• Moving materials from one place to another

What can rushing water do?

• Break rocks into smaller pieces

• Carve out deep canyons and gorges

• All of the above

• Create sandy beaches

What do ocean waves do?

• Move materials from one place to another

• Break rocks into smaller pieces

• Carve out deep canyons and gorges

• Create sandy beaches