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Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process that breaks rock into smaller pieces called sediment. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering (W)

b)

Erosion (E)

c)

Deposition (D)

2.

The process that deposits sediment, soil, and rock onto land. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

3.

The process that moves sediment to another location. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

4.

Lichens produce a weak acid that dissolves rock. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering (W)

b)

Erosion (E)

c)

Deposition (D)

5.

Beach waves help build up sand and pebbles onto the shore. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

6.

Water gets into cracks of a rock, expands, and splits the rock. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

7.

A river cuts through rock forming a canyon. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

8.

As a river slows, it drops sediment off to form a delta. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

9.

Acid rain falls on a statue and over time dissolves parts of the rock. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

10.

U-shaped valleys form due to sediment being moved by a glacier. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

11.

A salt dome is a hill of salt that has formed due to marine water evaporating. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering (W)

b)

Erosion (E)

c)

Deposition (D)

12.

Gravity causes rocks to move down a slope. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

13.

A glacial moraine is a buildup of dirt and rocks left behind by a glacier. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

14.

An arch can be formed by wind hitting a rock and creating a hole. Is this an example of?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

15.

Lightning strikes and cracks rocks on a mountain. Is this an example of ?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

16.

A tree grows into a rock and the rock breaks apart over time. Is this an example of ?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

17.

As wind slows down, it drops some of its sand and sand dunes form. Is this an example of ?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

18.

In Death Valley, sailing stones mysteriously move along the desert sand. Is this an example of?

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

19.

What is the difference between weathering, erosion, and deposition?

a)

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, erosion is the movement of particles, and deposition is the settling of particles.

b)

Weathering is the movement of particles, erosion is the breaking down of rocks, and deposition is the settling of particles.

c)

Weathering is the settling of particles, erosion is the breaking down of rocks, and deposition is the movement of particles.

d)

Weathering, erosion, and deposition all refer to the breaking down of rocks.

20.

What is the key word for WEATHERING?

(a)  

21.

What is the key word for EROSION?

(a)  

22.

What is the key word for DEPOSITION?

(a)