DOL Erosion and Deposition 2-24-25

1. The picture below shows an area that has changed in shape and size. Which process is responsible for changing the shape of the landform?

• Faulting
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Evaporation

2. The picture shows a desert sand arch. What type of erosion most likely caused this arch to form?

• Water
• Ice
• Wind
• Chemical

3. Observe the picture below. What letter represents the result of deposition?

• A
• B
• C

4. Avarion often visits a beach near his home. He notices that some areas of the beach are shrinking while other areas are growing. Which statement best explains the cause of these changes?

• Both processes are due to erosion.
• Some areas are shrinking due to deposition and other areas are growing due to erosion.
• Some areas are shrinking due to erosion and other areas are growing due to deposition.
• Both processes are due to deposition.

5. Bentley knows that slow changes to Earth's surface are caused by many things. Which could most likely be caused by deposition from ice?

• delta
• glacier
• moraine
• sand dune

Bonus:

In some areas of Texas, solid areas of bedrock are beneath a thin layer of soil. Examine what you just read and what is the correct process that would need to happen for bedrock to change into a soil form?

You have to spell it correctly. No capital letter.