Weathering & Erosion

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

• Crystallization

• Weathering

• Volcanism

• Erosion

What is the movement of weathered material from one location to another?

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

• Erosion

• Weathering

Which agent of erosion is responsible for carrying sediment in rivers and streams?

• wind

• water

• gravity

• ice

Which type of sediment is made up of small, loose pieces of rock?

• Gravel

• Boulders

• Pebbles

• Sediment

What is the term for the process of wind or water carrying away small particles of rock?

• sedimentation

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition