Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What is weathering?

• The process of breaking down landforms by natural forces

• The movement of sediment by wind

• The laying down of sediment

• The melting of glaciers

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What can cause rocks to break apart during weathering?

• Sunlight

• Wind and water

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

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What is erosion?

• The breaking down of rocks by natural forces

• The process of particles being broken away and removed from land

• The formation of new rocks

• The freezing of water

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What happens when sediment is laid down?

• It becomes a mountain

• It is called deposition

• It turns into ice

• It disappears

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What is a canyon?

• A large body of water

• A deep, narrow valley with steep sides

• A flat, open plain

• A tall mountain

How are most canyons formed?

• By slow-moving glaciers

• By fast-moving rivers

• By volcanic eruptions

• By wind erosion

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What role do glaciers play in shaping the Earth's surface?

• They create new mountains

• They erode and reshape rocks

• They cause earthquakes

• They form deserts

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What is a delta?

• A mountain range

• A piece of land made by the deposition of sediment

• A type of ocean current

• A large desert

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Where does the Mississippi River flow into?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Arctic Ocean

How are deltas formed?

• By volcanic eruptions

• By the deposition of sediment from rivers

• By earthquakes

• By strong winds

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