Earth's Surface Changes Quiz

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Transportation

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What is the main agent of erosion that shapes coastlines?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Plants

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Which process involves the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Melting

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What is the term for the laying down of sediment in a new location?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Transportation

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Which of the following can cause rapid changes to the Earth's surface?

• Wind erosion

• Glacial movement

• Volcanic eruptions

• Soil formation

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How does water contribute to the weathering of rocks?

• By freezing and expanding in cracks

• By blowing sand against the rock

• By carrying rocks away

• By depositing sediment

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Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Rocks breaking due to freezing and thawing

• Rocks being worn down by wind

• Rocks dissolving in acid rain

• Rocks being carried by a river

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What is the primary cause of soil erosion?

• Plant growth

• Animal activity

• Water and wind

• Human construction

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Which landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Delta

• Canyon

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How do glaciers cause erosion?

• By melting and refreezing

• By carrying rocks and debris

• By depositing sediment

• By growing plants

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