Weathering & Erosion

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An avalanche is an example of which process?

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Erosion

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

Back

expands cracks and breaks rocks.

Front

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

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Weathering

Front

A cliff formed near the ocean. Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

Back

Ocean waves washed away rock.

Front

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

Back

Erosion

Front

What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches? Options: Waves, Gravity, Glaciers, Wind

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Waves

Front

The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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Erosion

Front

Which of these is an example of erosion?
Options:
Light shining onto a mountain.
Rain breaking down rocks on a mountain into smaller pieces.
Wind blowing away bits of dirt to a new place on the mountain.
All of the above.

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Wind blowing away bits of dirt to a new place on the mountain.

Front

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of

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Erosion

Front

What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil?

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A glacier