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- 1. Multiple Choice
An avalanche is an example of which process?WeatheringErosionDepositionVolcanic Eruption - 2. Multiple ChoiceHow does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—keeps the rocks in place.makes the rocks last longer.expands cracks and breaks rocks.causes rocks to fall in landslides.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is calledWeatheringErosion
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA cliff formed near the ocean. Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?Warm air melted the rock.Sun rays evaporated the rock.Ocean waves washed away rock.Plant roots pushed away the rock.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?ErosionLandslideWeathering
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?WavesGravityGlaciersWind
- 7. Multiple ChoiceMuddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example ofWeatheringErosionA messA nice place to swim
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil?A glacierAn icebergAn ice wedgeA sand dune
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the wearing away or breaking down of rocks called?WeatheringErosionGlaciers
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWeathering and erosion are the same thing.TrueFalse
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWind blowing sand from one location to another is calledWeatheringErosion
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe process of carrying away weathered bits of rocks is calledweatheringerosion
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA mudslide flowing down a steep hill is called?WeatheringErosion
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe process of slowly breaking rocks into smaller pieces is calledweatheringerosion
- 15. Multiple ChoiceFlood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it downWeatheringErosion
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