Earth Systems Quiz #1

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The breaking down or wearing away of earth materials is?

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The breaking down or wearing away of earth materials is?

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The movement of sediment is called...?

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The process of sediment being dropped off in a new location

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Can be mechanical or chemical

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The Image shown is a result of:

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All the water at and near the surface of the earth, 97% of which is in oceans

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The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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The process by which water changes from liquid form to an atmospheric gas (water vapor)

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The process by which moisture is carried through plants and is released to the atmosphere

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Physical change in matter from a gas to a liquid .

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Chemical weathering is typically caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

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Are erosion and weathering dependent upon one another ?

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Heat and pressure deep beneath the Earth's surface can change rock to this type of rock.

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What is the process called that allows water to seep back into the Earth?

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Whats the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of rock?

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The rock cycle includes all of the steps EXCEPT which of the following?

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What is correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Which of the following weathering processes involves the constant freezing & thawing of water?

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The water cycle is :

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Balance in the water cycle means that

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Groundwater is found underground in the zone of:

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During a change in state, energy is transferred in the form of

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The breaking down or wearing away of earth materials is?

The breaking down or wearing away of earth materials is?

The movement of sediment is called...?

The process of sediment being dropped off in a new location

Can be mechanical or chemical

The Image shown is a result of:

All the water at and near the surface of the earth, 97% of which is in oceans

The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

The process by which water changes from liquid form to an atmospheric gas (water vapor)

The process by which moisture is carried through plants and is released to the atmosphere

Physical change in matter from a gas to a liquid .

Chemical weathering is typically caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

Are erosion and weathering dependent upon one another ?

Heat and pressure deep beneath the Earth's surface can change rock to this type of rock.

What is the process called that allows water to seep back into the Earth?

Whats the difference between weathering and erosion?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of rock?

The rock cycle includes all of the steps EXCEPT which of the following?

What is correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Which of the following weathering processes involves the constant freezing & thawing of water?

The water cycle is :

Balance in the water cycle means that

Groundwater is found underground in the zone of:

During a change in state, energy is transferred in the form of

Which of the following processes describes how vegetation influences precipitation?