Weathering and erosion

Which of these is largely responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

• wind

• water

• earthquakes

• ice

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Weathering and erosion are the same thing.

• True
• False

When dirt is moved from one location to another by water, wind, or ice.

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• landslide

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All of the following CAN cause weathering EXCEPT:

• wind

• water

• ice

• fire

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Erosion is

• the falling of mud

• the breaking down of rocks

• the movement of rocks and soil

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A flood can cause erosion.

• True

• False

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What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?

• Waves
• Gravity
• Glaciers
• Wind

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition 
• A nice place to swim

Erosion can be caused by which of the following?

• Water

• WInd
• Ice

• Hot dogs

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Erosion can happen quick or fast.

• True

• False

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