Weathering And Erosion

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This quiz will test students knowledge of changes to the earth's surface. It will include the concepts of erosion and deposition. It is a follow up to chapter readings and computer center activities.

Questions and Answers

1.

What are the two types of erosion?
- A.
  
  Physical Erosion and Land Erosion
- B.
  
  Physical Erosion and Chemical Erosion
- C.
  
  Physical Erosion and Soil Erosion
- D.
  
  Chemical Erosion and Breakdown Erosion
Correct Answer
B. Physical Erosion and Chemical Erosion
2.

What is another name for iron oxide?
- A.
  
  Rust
- B.
  
  Rubber
- C.
  
  Copper
- D.
  
  Silver
Correct Answer
A. Rust
3.

Erosion by which element forms mushroom rocks?
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Sand
- C.
  
  Ice
- D.
  
  Wind
Correct Answer
B. Sand
4.

What will happen to a rock when water gets into its cracks and freezes?

Correct Answer
The rock will split apart. The rock will break. The rock will crumble. The rock will separate.
5.

Describe how erosion and deposition work together.

Correct Answer
Erosion breaks things apart and deposition carries them away.

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Weathering And Erosion

What are the two types of erosion?

What is another name for iron oxide?

Erosion by which element forms mushroom rocks?

What will happen to a rock when water gets into its cracks and freezes?

Describe how erosion and deposition work together.