Landforms, Weathering, Erosion

What is erosion?

• eroded materials being dropped off in another place

• the process of weathered rock moving away from one place to another.

• the movement of sediment down a hill.

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What is weathering?

• a build up in the crust of the earth into mountains, plateaus, and other landforms.

• harmful rain caused by burning of fossil fuels.

• slow process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

What is deposition?

• eroded materials being dropped off in another place.

• the rapid movement of rocks and soil down a hill.

• when rocks change their size and shape but not their chemical make up.

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• Weathering
• Erosion

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A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.
• Sun rays evaporated the rock.
• Ocean waves washed away rock.
• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out caves is an example of:

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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Wind blowing sand from one location to another is an example of:

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

Rain does not moves sediment.

• True
• False

Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean. This is an example of:

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which river has shaped the Grand Canyon?

• Arizona
• Mississippi
• Colorado
• American