Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Quiz

The size of a rock affects its erosion rate because ________ pieces weather faster.

• Larger

• Smaller

• Medium

• All

How do weathering, erosion, and deposition work together to change the Earth's surface?

• They do not interact.

• They create landforms like mountains.

• They create landforms like valleys and deltas.

• They only affect the ocean floor.

How do rivers shape the land through erosion and deposition?

• They only erode the land.

• They create landforms like valleys and deltas.

• They only deposit sediment.

• They have no effect on the land.

A metal fence left outside develops rust over time.

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

• erosion
• weathering
• sediments

How do human activities affect erosion and deposition?

• They have no effect.

• They can increase erosion and deposition through activities like farming and construction.

• They only affect erosion.

• They only affect deposition.

Waves dropping sand on the beach.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

How does the size of a rock or particle affect how fast it erode?

• Larger pieces erode faster.

• Smaller pieces erode faster.

• Size does not affect erosion.

• Only chemical composition affects erosion.

A cave forms in a limestone cliff as rainwater slowly dissolves the rock.

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

Which of the following is an example of mechanical (physical) weathering?

• Acid rain dissolving limestone

• Tree roots breaking apart a sidewalk

• Rust forming on a metal surface

• Water mixing with carbon dioxide to create carbonic acid