Weathering and Erosion

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

• Weathering
• Erosion

What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

• Erosion
• Landslide
• Weathering

_________________ occurs when a stream either decreases in speed or discharge.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

What is the cause of this land feature?

• Glaciers

• Rivers

• Wind

• Gravity

An avalanche is an example of which process?

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Volcanic Eruption

All of the following cause weathering EXCEPT

• water

• glaciers

• plants

• volcano eruptions

Which would most likely increase the erosion caused by a stream?

• Increased Rainfall

• Decreased animal life

• Decreased temperature

• Increased Evaporation

What is the process of moving sediments from location to another?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

Which of these is an example of erosion?

• Light shinning onto a mountain

• Rain breaking down rock

• Wind blowing away sediment

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical weathering?

• water
• carbon dioxide
• ice wedging
• living organisms secreting acid to break down rocks