Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
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- Q1What do we call the breaking of rock?DepositionErosionWeathering30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?Ice WedgingBlowing up rock with DynamiteAcid RainPlant roots squeezing rock30s
- Q3Which of the following is responsible for creating the Grand Canyon in Arizona?Water (The Colorado River)GlacierHeavy MachineryWind30s
- Q4What do we call the movement of rock?ErosionWeatheringDeposition30s
- Q5Which of the following can cause erosion?Plant Root AcidsWindRustCO230s
- Q6Glaciers cause which of the following?All choices are correctErosionDepositionWeathering30s
- Q7Caves are formed in the Earth due to limestone rock being weathered by?Heavy MachineryCarbonic AcidH20Plant roots30s
- Q8Which of the following is an example of physical weathering?Ice Wedging (freezing and thawing)Plant Root AcidsOxidation (rust)Acid Rain30s
- Q9What do we call the placement of rock in a new area?DepositionWeatheringErosion30s
- Q10What do we call new land that is created over time when a river drops off sediment, or small particles?VolcanoCliffRiver's MouthDelta30s
- Q11Oxidation (a type of chemical weathering) is the same thing as:CO2AbrasionIce WedgingRust30s
- Q12_________________are large pieces of ice that cause weathering, erosion, and deposition as they move across the Earth.RiversGlaciersMountainsAvalanches30s
- Q13What three ingredients are needed for Oxidation (Rust) to occur?Oxygen, Water, and MetalCO2, Water, and MetalOxygen and WaterOxygen, Water, and Wood30s
- Q14Weathering and erosion ________________________the Earth's surface.build upbreak down30s
- Q15_____________________________is most responsible for weathering and erosion on Earth's surface.Mass MovementWaterGlaciersWind30s