Erosion and Deposition

Question 1

Fill in the blanks to complete this passage about geologic processes.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

: weathering; -: erosion; : deposition

Question 2

Which statements about the cycle of weathering, erosion, and deposition are true? Check all that apply.Deposition leads to the breakdown of mountains.Erosion occurs even when mountains are forming.Gravity does not affect the rate of erosion.When new mountains or plateaus form, the cycle starts over.Weathering, erosion, and deposition have almost leveled Earth’s surface.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Erosion occurs even when mountains are forming.; D: When new mountains or plateaus form, the cycle starts over.; E: Weathering, erosion, and deposition have almost leveled Earth’s surface.

Question 3

Which phrase provides the best definition of mass movement?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: the movement of large amounts of soil and rock debris down a slope

Question 4

Question 4

Revolt · Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 5

Question 5

Revolt · Accepted Answer

deposition

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