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Concept 1 Quiz
Concept 1 Quiz
Define and describe the processes of weathering and erosion, including negative and beneficial effects of these processes.
This activity contains 10 questions.
The disintegration and decomposition of rock at or near Earth's surface is called
mass wasting
erosion
solifluction
eluviation
weathering
External processes are responsible for transforming solid rock into sediment.
True
False
Weathering is most closely associated with the hydrologic cycle.
True
False
Which of the following is
not
considered a mobile agent?
ocean waves
running water
blowing wind
temperature
flowing ice
Steep slopes should be used in landscaping to prevent erosion.
True
False
Fabricated products do not break apart in response to natural processes.
True
False
Erosion can influence and reduce the effectiveness of
water quality
agricultural practices
land use
flood control
all of the above
Which of the following is
not
directly related to external processes?
movement of sediment from higher to lower elevations
sediment deposition
volcanic activity
wearing away of mountains
changing desert features
The chemical alteration of rock is called combustion.
True
False
Weathering is the incorporation and transportation of rock materials.
True
False
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