Erosion and Deposition

Which of the following is not a natural process that reshapes the Earth's surface?

• Construction

• Volcanoes

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

What is weathering?

• The constructive process that builds up rocks and materials

• The destructive process that breaks down rocks and materials

• The process of transporting sediments to different locations

• The biological process that creates new ecosystems

Which of the following is NOT a weathering agent?

• Water

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Ice

What can weathering result in?

• Formation of mountains

• Creation of different landforms and rock formations

• Purification of water sources

• Development of new species of plants

What are the two types of weathering?

• Erosion and Deposition

• Mechanical and Chemical

• Biological and Geological

• Acidic and Basic

Why do some minerals dissolve slower than others?

• Because they are more abundant in nature

• Because they are harder and denser

• Because they are resistant to weathering

• Because they are found deeper in the earth's crust

What is the role of plant roots in erosion?

• They increase erosion

• They have no effect on erosion

• They slow down erosion

• They cause volcanic eruptions

What does sorting in the context of eroded materials mean?

• Mixing different materials together

• Separating materials based on color

• Separating eroded materials into groups according to properties

• Combining materials into a single group

Which of the following best describes poorly sorted sediments?

• Sediments that are all about the same size

• Sediments that have a small range in sizes

• Sediments that have a wide range of sizes and are often transported quickly

• Sediments that are always found at the edges of glaciers

When do well sorted sediments typically form?

• During a volcanic eruption

• When sediment has been moved by glaciers

• When sediment has been transported quickly

• When sediment has been moved by water or wind over a long period