Set 1
Which process involves the breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces?
A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Deposition
D. Transportation
Weathering
What is the BEST description of erosion?
A. The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces
B. The movement of sediments from one location to another
C. The accumulation of weathered materials in a new location
D. The formation of new rocks from old material
The movement of sediments from one location to another
Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?
A. Acid rain dissolving limestone
B. Tree roots growing into rock cracks
C. Water freezing in rock crevices
D. Wind blowing sand against rock surfaces
Acid rain dissolving limestone
What is the process called when eroded materials are dropped or laid down in a new location?
A. Deformation
B. Weathering
C. Deposition
D. Compaction
Deposition
Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion?
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Gravity
D. Fire
Fire
What type of weathering occurs when water freezes in rock cracks and expands?
A. Chemical weathering
B. Biological weathering
C. Mechanical weathering
D. Thermal weathering
Mechanical weathering
Which landform is created primarily by deposition?
A. Canyon
B. Delta
C. Sea arch
D. Valley
Delta
How does vegetation help prevent soil erosion?
A. By increasing the temperature of the soil
B. By holding soil in place with root systems
C. By converting soil to rock
D. By increasing the acidity of the soil
By holding soil in place with root systems
Which of the following would MOST LIKELY cause a sea arch to eventually collapse?
A. Deposition of new sediments
B. Continued weathering and erosion
C. Increased plant growth
D. Decreased wave action
Continued weathering and erosion
What causes discoloration on stone statues that are left outdoors?
A. Physical weathering from temperature changes
B. Mechanical weathering from wind
C. Chemical weathering from rainwater
D. Biological weathering from animal activity
Chemical weathering from rainwater
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between weathering, erosion, and deposition?
A. They occur in a cycle with erosion happening first
B. They occur in a cycle with weathering happening first
C. They are separate processes that don't affect each other
D. They only occur in ocean environments
They occur in a cycle with weathering happening first
In a river, where does the greatest amount of deposition typically occur?
A. At the inside curve of a bend
B. At the outside curve of a bend
C. In the middle of the river
D. Where the river is flowing straight
At the inside curve of a bend
How are barrier islands primarily formed?
A. By volcanic eruptions
B. By deposition of sand by waves and currents
C. By the erosion of mountains
D. By human construction
By deposition of sand by waves and currents
Which forces can be involved in the process of erosion?
A. Wind
B. Water
C. Gravity
D. All of the above
All of the above
What is the MOST LIKELY agent of erosion responsible for the formation of a delta?
A. Wind
B. Glaciers
C. Rivers
D. Ocean waves
Rivers
Which human activity can MOST directly increase the rate of soil erosion?
A. Building dams
B. Removing vegetation for farming
C. Creating parks
D. Recycling materials
Removing vegetation for farming
How does acid rain contribute to weathering?
A. It causes physical breakdown of rocks through temperature changes
B. It causes chemical reactions that dissolve certain types of rock
C. It increases the growth of plants that break rocks apart
D. It freezes and expands in rock cracks
It causes chemical reactions that dissolve certain types of rock
What type of weathering is occurring when tree roots grow into cracks in rocks and widen them?
A. Chemical weathering
B. Mechanical weathering
C. Biological weathering
D. Thermal weathering
Mechanical weathering
Which statement about weathering, erosion, and deposition is TRUE?
A. Weathering only occurs in cold climates
B. Erosion requires at least one agent to move material
C. Deposition only occurs in ocean environments
D. These processes only affect sedimentary rocks
Erosion requires at least one agent to move material
What would be the MOST effective way to prevent beach erosion?
A. Removing all vegetation from the beach
B. Building a concrete wall along the beach
C. Planting vegetation with strong root systems
D. Adding more sand to the beach every day
Planting vegetation with strong root systems