Water Cycle, Weathering, Erosion, and Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

• compaction

• melting

• weathering

• erosion

Which of the following is not a process in the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis

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What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• Sun's heat

• Moon's gravity

• Earth's core

• Wind's force

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Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?

• Dissolving

• Oxidation

• Freeze-thaw action

• Acid Rain

What is the main agent of erosion?

• wind

• plants

• water

• gravity

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What is the key difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering only affects rocks, while erosion affects both rocks and soil.

• Weathering is a natural process, while erosion is caused by human activities.

• Weathering occurs on the Earth's surface, while erosion occurs underground.

• The key difference between weathering and erosion is that weathering breaks down rocks and minerals, while erosion transports and removes the weathered materials.

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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• The movement of a tectonic plate

• The product of a reaction between carbon dioxide and rainwater

• The erosion of a rock by wind

• The melting of a glacier

What is the process by which sediments are transported by a stream?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

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What is the process by which sediments are dropped off in a new location?

• Deposition

• Transportation

• Weathering

• Erosion

Which of the following is an example of deposition?

• Sand dunes

• Glaciers

• Volcanic eruption

• Rainfall

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