Erosion and Deposition

Question 1

Which sediment would have the slowest rate of deposition?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an irregularly shaped sediment

Question 2

Which process works with erosion to break down rock?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

weathering

Question 3

Sediments are carried from a hilltop to the ground at the bottom of the hill on a windy day. What is the agent of erosion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the wind

Question 4

A rocky hill cracks after water settles and freezes. Several trees on the hill tilt due to the very slow downhill movement of rock and soil. The movement occurs over a long distance.Which type of mass movement does this describe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

creep

Question 5

Which phrase best describes the mass movement of particles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sediment flowing down a slope

Question 6

What role does weathering have in shaping Earth’s surface?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It breaks down older material into sediments.

Question 7

Which factor most likely facilitates mass movement after heavy rains in a dry region?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

weathering

Question 8

How does the substance in a mudflow form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Rain mixes with soil.

Question 9

Which event occurs after erosion of Earth’s surface?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Very dense particles settle faster than low-density particles.

Question 10

Which agent contributes to erosion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ice and glaciers

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