Science Quiz - Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

the slow breaking down of rock into smaller pieces

• weathering

• deposition

• erosion

the movement of rock material away from one place and to another

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

the dropping of sediment moved by water, wind, and ice

• deposition

• erosion

• weathering

the main cause of erosion

• water

• air

• sand

• sunlight

_________ and ________ caused the Grand Canyon to form.

• weathering

• erosion

• wind-blown sand

• destructive force

Erosion is a __________ process.

• short-term

• long-term

• never-ending

• small

When water gets between the cracks of rocks and freezes, the rocks ________.

• split open

• become smaller

• melts

What happens when liquid water turns to solid ice?

• it expands

• it contracts

• it disappears

• it gets slimy

What causes erosion in the forest?

• rain

• wind-blown sand

• sunlight

• air

What causes erosion in the desert?

• wind-blown sand

• rain

• sunlight

• air