Reading passage weathering and erosion

What is the primary difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering involves breaking down rocks, while erosion involves moving them.

• Weathering is caused by wind, while erosion is caused by water.

• Weathering occurs only in deserts, while erosion occurs everywhere.

• Weathering is a human activity, while erosion is a natural process.

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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Rusting of iron minerals in rocks.

• Breaking of rocks by tree roots.

• Formation of sand dunes by wind.

• Carrying of sediment by rivers.

What natural force is primarily responsible for the formation of sand dunes?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Earthquakes

How can human activities accelerate erosion?

• By deforestation, which removes vegetation cover.

• By planting more trees in an area.

• By building dams to control river flow.

• By creating artificial lakes.

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What landform can be created by water erosion?

• Canyons

• Mountains

• Plateaus

• Volcanoes

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Explain how human activities can accelerate the forces of weathering. Cite an example from the passage in your response.

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