Erosion and Deposition Answers

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Which event occurs after erosion of Earth’s surface?

A
Surface material breaks down into smaller pieces.
B
Very dense particles settle faster than low-density particles.
C
Large particles are carried away to a new location by ice and glaciers.
D
Round particles form new landforms more slowly than flat particles do.
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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?

A
the hilltop
B
the ground
C
the sediments
D
the wind
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In the cycle that shapes Earth’s surface, which event must happen before erosion can occur?

A
deposition
B
settling
C
transportation
D
weathering
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Which phrase best describes the mass movement of particles?

A
sediment flowing down a slope
B
sediment collecting on an existing surface
C
transporting materials to a new location
D
breaking materials into smaller particles
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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?

A
creep
B
landslide
C
mudflow
D
slump
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Which phrase describes an example of mass movement?

A
sediment settling on a mountain
B
soil mixed with water sliding off a cliff
C
wind blowing sand particles across a beach
D
rocks breaking into sediment as they fall to the ground
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Which phrase best describes the process of erosion?

A
breaks sediments into smaller pieces
B
transports sediment to a new location
C
works with deposition to carry away rocks
D
adds sediment to a new surface where it settles
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Which sediment would have the slowest rate of deposition?

A
a round sediment
B
a very large sediment
C
an irregularly shaped sediment
D
a high-density sediment
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Which factor most likely facilitates mass movement after heavy rains in a dry region?

A
deposition
B
mudflow
C
slump
D
weathering

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