Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What is weathering?

• The movement of rocks

• The breaking down of rocks

• The building of new land

Which of the following describes erosion?

• Rocks breaking into smaller pieces

• Rocks being moved from one place to another

• Rocks forming new layers

True or False: Deposition is the process of rocks being worn away.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Water, wind, and ice can all cause __________.

• erosion

• photosynthesis

• evaporation

• condensation

What happens during deposition?

• Rocks break down

• Rocks are moved and dropped in a new location

• Rocks change into soil

Which process is responsible for forming valleys?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

True or False: Erosion can happen quickly, like during a flood.

• True

• False

What is one example of weathering?

• Erosion by wind

• Freezing and thawing of water

• Deposition of sediment

• Formation of igneous rocks

The main difference between weathering and erosion is:

• Weathering involves the breakdown of rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of rock particles.

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

• Weathering occurs only in cold climates, while erosion occurs only in hot climates.

• Weathering is a slow process, while erosion is a fast process.

Match the process with its description: Which process involves the movement of materials?

• A. Weathering

• B. Erosion

• C. Deposition