Question 1

Which statement best identifies a difference between erosion and deposition?

Accepted Answer

Erosion occurs as sediment moves from one place to another, while deposition occurs when sediment is dropped on the bank of a river.

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Erosion occurs when rock is broken down, while deposition occurs when sediment is moved from one place to another.

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Erosion occurs when rock is moved from one place to another, while deposition occurs when rock is broken down.

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Erosion occurs when sediment is dropped on the bank of a river, while deposition occurs as sediment moves by the river.

Question 2

Which statement best identifies a difference between physical and chemical weathering?

Accepted Answer

When a rock goes through physical weathering, its composition stays the same, while  chemical weathering changes a rock's composition.

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When a rock goes through chemical weathering, its composition stays the same, while  physical weathering changes a rock's composition.

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A rock that is physically weathered shows signs of rusting, while a rock that is chemically weathered shows no signs of rust.

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A rock that is physically weathered is broken down by acids, while a rock that is chemically weathered is broken down by plants.

Question 3

Which of these is a cause of both physical and chemical weathering?

Accepted Answer

plants

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abrasion

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ice wedging

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oxidation

Question 4

Which of these landforms is not found in Florida?

Accepted Answer

mountains

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deltas

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aquifers

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sinkholes

Question 5

Which of these statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Sea cliffs are formed by erosion by waves, and canyons are formed by erosion by a river.

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Deltas are formed by erosion by wind, and dunes are formed by erosion by waves.

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Dunes are formed by erosion by wind, and are formed deltas by erosion by waves.

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Canyons are formed by erosion by waves, and sea cliffs are formed by erosion by a river.

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