Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Quiz

What are weathering, erosion, and deposition?

• Types of rocks

• Processes that change Earth's surface over time

• Names of minerals

• Categories of natural disasters

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What does weathering do to rocks?

• It moves rocks from one place to another

• It heats the rocks

• It breaks rocks into sediments

• It melts rocks

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What is the role of erosion in the process of changing Earth's surface?

• It deposits sediments in a new place

• It breaks rocks into sediments

• It moves the sediments

• It heats the sediments

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What is deposition?

• The heating of sediments

• The movement of sediments by water

• The dropping off of sediments in a new place

• The breaking of rocks into sediments

Which natural elements can cause weathering, erosion, and deposition?

• Sun, moon, and stars

• Wind, water, and ice

• Plants, animals, and bacteria

• Volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides

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Is frost wedging an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• None of the above

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What process occurs when water evaporates from Earth's surface into the air?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Accumulation

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What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

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What is the source of energy for the water cycle?

• The Moon

• The Ocean

• The Earth

• The Sun

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What is the term for when water falls to Earth from the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Accumulation

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