Weathering and Erosion

Question 1

Which of the following statements about erosion is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Erosion occurs when wind or water moves over sediment, soil, or rocks.

Question 2

What area would most likely experience the greatest amount of natural erosion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

coastline

Question 3

Why is artificial erosion a concern if erosion can occur naturally?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Artificial erosion occurs at a faster rate than natural erosion.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a possible cause of erosion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

none of the above

Question 5

Animals do not contribute to natural erosion.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

acid rain falling on sidewalks

Question 7

How is chemical weathering different from physical weathering?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Physical weathering is mechanical breakdown, while chemical weathering involves the chemical breakdown of substances.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about artificial erosion is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Artificial erosion causes a loss of fertile soil.

Question 9

Which of the following is a result of natural erosion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 10

Why is natural erosion a beneficial process?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It helps create fertile soil.

Weathering and Erosion Answers