Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

What is it called when sand and sediment is taken to a new location and dumped?

• Depostion

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Abrasion

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What is it called when rocks and sediment grind against other rocks making them smooth and round? It's a type of physical weathering.

• Deposition

• Chemical

• Frost Wedging

• Abrasion

If tree roots grow through and/or break a sidewalk, then this is an example of:

• Erosion

• Mechanical/ Physical Weathering

• Abrasion

• Chemical Weathering

Acid rain destroys statues and cemeteries. This is an example of:

• Mechanical/ Physical Weathering

• Abrasion

• Chemical Weathering

• Erosion

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What is the process of moving sediments from one location to another?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

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Oxidation occurs when a rock with iron is exposed to oxygen and turns red. This is an example of:

• Erosion

• Mechanical/ Physical Weathering

• Carbonation

• Chemical Weathering

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Frost action or wedging is when water gets into the cracks of rocks then freezes and thaws. This action breaks rocks apart and is an example of:

• Hydrolysis

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical/ Physical Weathering

• Erosion

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There are many forces that cause weathering and erosion. But the number one cause of both is:

• Water

• Wind

• Temperature Change

• Humans

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This U-shaped valley was carved out by this force:

• Water

• Wind

• Earthquake

• Glacier

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Erosion has many forms. Choose All types of erosion from the list.

• Wind

• Water

• Glaciers

• Avalanche/

  Mudslide

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