Weathering and Erosion Quiz

What is the primary difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering involves breaking down materials, while erosion involves moving them.

• Weathering only affects rocks, while erosion affects soil.

• Weathering is caused by water, while erosion is caused by wind.

• Weathering happens quickly, while erosion takes a long time.

How does wind contribute to erosion?

• By dissolving minerals in rocks.

• By causing earthquakes.

• By carrying and depositing tiny particles over long distances.

• By freezing and thawing rocks.

What is wind weathering compared to?

• A hammer breaking a rock.

• A sponge absorbing water.

• Sandpaper rubbing against a surface.

• A leaf floating on water.

What role does water play in shaping the Earth's surface?

• It prevents erosion by holding soil in place.

• It causes rocks to melt.

• It carves out landscapes and deposits sediments.

• It only deposits materials without moving them.

How do streams and rivers contribute to erosion?

• By freezing and expanding.

• By carrying sediments that wear away rocks.

• By creating earthquakes.

• By evaporating quickly.

What natural formations can rushing water create over time?

• Canyons and gorges

• Volcanoes

• Mountains

• Deserts

How are ocean waves involved in the formation of beaches?

• By breaking down rocks into sand.

• By creating underwater volcanoes.

• By depositing large boulders on the shore.

• By freezing the shoreline.

What happens to rocks on the shoreline due to ocean waves?

• They are lifted into the air.

• They become larger over time.

• They are broken into smaller pieces.

• They turn into soil.

What is the result of the continuous action of ocean waves on rocks?

• Growth of forests

• Creation of sandy beaches

• Formation of mountains

• Development of deserts

Why should we appreciate sandy beaches according to the video?

• They are created by volcanic eruptions.

• They are a gift from ancient civilizations.

• They are a result of human activity.

• They are formed by the Earth's forces of erosion and weathering.