Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

What is the primary objective of learning target 5.7 A?

• To study the impact of solar energy on Earth

• To explore the formation of sedimentary rocks

• To investigate the atmospheric changes

• To understand the formation of igneous rocks

What process breaks down rocks into smaller particles?

• Melting

• Cementation

• Weathering

• Compaction

What natural agents contribute to the erosion of rocks?

• Sunlight, wind, and rain

• Chemicals, plants, and animals

• Gravity, soil, and sand

• Wind, water, and ice

Which rock type is known to contain fossils?

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Basalt rock

• Sedimentary rock

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• By extraction from mineral ores

• By deposition, compaction, and cementation

• By heat and pressure transforming existing rocks

• By cooling of magma

What is the main component in the formation of coal?

• Volcanic ash

• Marine animal remains

• Plant matter or peat

• Mineral deposits

What is the primary factor in the natural gas formation from sea life?

• Heat and pressure

• Water currents

• Salt content

• Photosynthesis

What causes the formation of a delta?

• Tectonic shifts

• Glacial movements

• Volcanic eruptions

• Water erosion and deposition

What is the main force that causes erosion?

• Gravity

• Biological activity

• Magnetic fields

• Thermal expansion

Which landform is typically formed by wind erosion?

• Sand dunes

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Lakes