Water and Wind Erosion — Unit test

Question 1

Which rocks will likely weather the least?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rocks that are in a dry climate

Question 2

Which action would best help prevent groundwater erosion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

building drains with outlets

Question 3

Which type of deposition creates sandbars?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wave

Question 4

Which process involves wind moving loose sediment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

deflation

Question 5

Which event can cause slumps, landslides, and mudflows to occur?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

earthquakes

Question 6

A small, jagged particle with a density of 1.2 g/cm3 deposits on the ground before a large, round particle with a density of 0.82 g/cm3.Which most likely influences the rate of deposition of the jagged particle?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

high density

Question 7

Which event occurs after Earth’s surface experiences weathering?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Wind carries sediments to a new location.

Question 8

A loose pile of rocks and soil travels in a single large mass. The mass moves a short distance downhill.Which mass movement does this describe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

slump

Question 9

Which describes bedrock?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

consists of solid rock

Question 10

How do oxbow lakes form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Rivers wear away banks until the bank is broken and the river flows straight.

Water and Wind Erosion — Unit test Answers

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