Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Quiz

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down

• W

• E

• D

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2D

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Rain washing away soil from a hillside

• W

• E

• D

• None of the above

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Layers of sediment forming at the bottom of the ocean

• D

• W

• E

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: A mudslide flowing down a steep hill

• E

• W

• D

• None of the above

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Glaciers dropping rock and sand to form terminal moraines

• W

• E

• D

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Waves dropping sand on the beach

• W

• E

• D

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Caves being formed by acid rain dissolving underground limestone

• W

• E

• D

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.W.4.2D

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Deltas forming at the mouths of rivers

• D

• W

• E

• None of the above

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart

• W

• E

• D

• None of the above

Write W for weathering, E for Erosion, and D Deposition next to the correct example: Wind blowing sand from one location to another

• W

• E

• D

• None of the above