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Science: Weathering and Erosion
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Question 1
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What is weathering?
It is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity move pieces of rock and soil.
It is the dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice or gravity.
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)
People
Wind
Plant roots
Fire
Ice
Water
Question 4
4.
The dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice or gravity is known as...
Weathering
Deposition
Erosion
Question 5
5.
What happens to a rock that has rainwater entering its cracks and freezing?
It will create a hole in the middle
It will form together
It will crack
Question 6
6.
What are sediments?
Water
Plants
Crushed rocks and rubble
Question 7
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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.
New landforms can be created from the deposited material.
There will be a crack in the Earth.
Question 9
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What process involves the breaking of rocks overtime due to water, ice, wind or gravity?
Eriosion
Deposition
Weathering
Question 10
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What process is taking place when moving water is carrying away small pieces of rock?
Weathering
Eriosion
Deposition