Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

What is the process of rocks and minerals breaking down into smaller pieces?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Glaciation

________ and ________ are two natural forces that can cause rocks to be weathered.​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• wind
• water
• fire
• gravity
• pressure

In addition to wind and water, what else breaks apart or weathers rocks?

• ice

• fire

• lightening

• pressure

When water freezes and (a)   in cracks, it can break apart rocks.

Which natural phenomenon can break apart rocks by freezing and expanding inside cracks?

• Wind

• Flowing water

• Glaciers

• Ice

What term describes the process where pieces of rock and soil, called sediments, are transported from one location to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

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(a)   can be carried to new locations when water washes or erodes them.

What is the name of the process where sediments, soils, and minerals are dropped in a new place?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Earthquakes

What landform is created when sediments are deposited at the mouth of a river as the water slows down?

• Dunes

• Canyons

• Deltas

• Valleys