Exploring Weathering and Erosion

What is another term for physical weathering?

• Chemical weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Thermal weathering

Which process involves the movement of soil and rock?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Compaction

What is the synonym for chemical weathering?

• physical weathering

• chemical erosion

• chemical decomposition

• biological decomposition

What term describes the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

Which word can be used interchangeably with sedimentation?

• filtration

• deposition

• erosion

• precipitation

What is a synonym for the process of transporting materials?

• shipment

• distribution

• conveyance

• delivery

What is another name for frost action in weathering?

• Freeze-thaw weathering

• Thermal stress weathering

• Ice expansion weathering

• Chemical weathering

Which term refers to the gradual wearing away of land?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

What is a synonym for the process of landform change due to water?

• compaction

• sedimentation

• deposition

• erosion

What is another term for biological weathering?

• chemical weathering

• bio-weathering

• thermal weathering

• physical weathering