Erosion

Erosion

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Science, Geography, Biology

6th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains erosion, which is the movement of weathered debris and soil by natural forces such as rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and animals. It also clarifies the difference between erosion and weathering, the latter being the breakdown of rocks through chemical and physical processes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the initial section of the video?

The process of erosion

Chemical weathering

The role of animals in erosion

Weathered debris and soil

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a cause of erosion mentioned in the video?

Wind

Volcanoes

Glaciers

Rivers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do animals contribute to the process discussed in the second section?

By transporting soil and debris

By breaking down rocks chemically

By forming glaciers

By creating waves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between erosion and weathering as explained in the video?

Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion transports them

Weathering is a type of erosion

Erosion is caused by animals, while weathering is not

Erosion involves chemical processes, while weathering does not

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks by chemical and physical means?

Weathering

Erosion

Sedimentation

Deposition