Changes in Geosphere Quiz: Erosion and Weathering

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Eruption

• Weathering

What is the wearing away of rock by natural forces such as water, wind, and ice called?

• erosion

• compression

• expansion

• solidification

Which type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken into smaller pieces?

• Chemical weathering

• Volcanic weathering

• Biological weathering

• Mechanical weathering

What is the process of moving weathered rock and soil from one place to another called?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What is the process of rocks and soil being carried away by wind, water, or ice called?

• erosion

• evaporation

• condensation

• deposition

What type of weathering occurs when chemicals in the air or water break down the minerals in rocks?

• Mechanical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

What is the process of rocks and soil being worn away by the action of water, wind, or ice called?

• Condensation

• Erosion

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

What is the process of rocks and soil being deposited in a new location called?

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Deposition

What is the process of rocks and soil being broken down and carried away by natural forces called?

• erosion

• sublimation

• condensation

• evaporation

What is the process of rocks and soil being worn away by the action of living organisms called?

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Volcanic weathering

• Physical weathering