Geology Quiz

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sediment

Which term describes the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Delta

• Mudslide

What is sediment?

• Rocks that form underground

• Small pieces of rock, soil, or organic material

• Ice that moves slowly

• A hill made of sand

What happens during deposition?

• Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces

• Sediment is carried away

• Sediment is dropped in a new place

• Ice forms on the poles

What is a delta?

• A large hill of sand

• A rapid movement of mud

• A landform made of sediment where a river meets an ocean

• A thick layer of ice at the poles

A hill of sand formed by the wind is called a:

• Glacier

• Sand Dune

• Mudslide

• Polar Cap

What is a mudslide?

• A slow movement of ice

• A movement of sediment by water

• A rapid movement of mud and debris down a slope

• A hill formed by wind

What is a canyon?

• A fan-shaped piece of land at the mouth of a river

• A deep valley surrounded by steep mountain sides

• A hill formed by wind-deposited sand

• A plain formed by erosion

What is the process by which rocks are broken into smaller particles?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sediment

What is sediment?

• Large rocks found in rivers

• A piece of weathered rock

• Soil carried by wind

• A type of mountain