Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Quiz I

What process is responsible for moving soil downhill?

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

This process occurs when waves drop sand from the ocean to form a beach.

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

Glaciers forming moraines by dropping rock and soil is an example of which process?

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

When river rocks are made smooth by rubbing against each other, this process is called what?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

What role do tree and plant roots play in the breakdown of rocks?

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

Wind and sand carving arches out of stone is an example of what?

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

What is the effect of acidic rainwater on rocks?

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

When a delta is formed by sediment being dropped at the mouth of a river, it is an example of ______________.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

How are caves formed underground?

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

Freezing and thawing of water in cracks of a rock causes the rock to break. This is a process called ______________.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition