Sudden and Gradual Changes to Earth

The process that breaks rocks into smaller pieces is called...

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• The Hulk - Smash

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Erosion is...

• the process of carrying away weathered bits of rock.

• the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• the process that forms minerals.

• the process that causes rust on some metals.

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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• ice wedging

• root wedging

• acid rain

Eath's crust is made up of large pieces that push against each other. What do scientists call these pieces?

• slabs

• shelves

• plates

• deposition

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

• keeps the rocks in place.
• makes the rocks last longer.
• expands cracks and breaks rocks.
• causes rocks to fall in landslides.

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Deposition changes the Earth’s surface because bits of broken rock and soil _____.

• stop rivers from flowing.
• make rich farmlands.
• are dropped in new places.
• move very slowly.

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Which one of the Landforms shown in this picture ?

• Mountains

• Sand Dunes

Erosion and weathering are the same thing.

• True 
• False

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How are canyons formed?

• Glaciers moving down mountain
• Wind blows
• Water seeping into cracks
• Flowing rivers erode the walls

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What are three main causes of weathering, erosion, and deposition? Choose all that apply.

• wind

• water

• sediment

• ice

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