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Science: Weathering and Erosion - Lesson 1
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Question 1
1.
What is weathering?
It is the dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice or gravity.
It is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity move pieces of rock and soil.
It is the process where rock is dissovled, worn away, or broken down into small pieces.
Question 2
2.
The movement of sediment from one place to another is the process of...
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Question 3
3.
What are the FOUR main causes of weathering? (PICK ALL 4 that apply)
Fire
Ice
People
Water
Wind
Plant roots
Question 4
4.
The dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice or gravity is known as...
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Question 5
5.
What happens to a rock that has rainwater entering its cracks and freezing?
It will form together
It will create a hole in the middle
It will crack
Question 6
6.
What are sediments?
Water
Plants
Crushed rocks and rubble
Question 7
7.
True or False: Erosion ALWAYS takes a very long time to happen.
True
False
Question 8
8.
When wind dies down or stops blowing, _______________________ happens.
There will be a crack in the Earth.
New landforms can be created from the deposited material.
Question 9
9.
What process involves the breaking of rocks overtime due to water, ice, wind or gravity?
Weathering
Eriosion
Deposition
Question 10
10.
What process is taking place when moving water is carrying away small pieces of rock?
Weathering
Eriosion
Deposition