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Every time it rains, dirt is washed away out of your front yard. What can you do to prevent this?
a) dig holes
b) plant grass
c) add more dirt
d) there's nothing you can do

Weathering is
a) the breakdown of rocks and other material
b) the movement of sediment
c) sediment deposited in a new location
d) preserved remains of animals

Erosion is
a) the breakdown of rocks and other material
b) the movement of sediment
c) sediment deposited in a new location
d) preserved remains of animals

Deposition is
a) the breakdown of rocks and other material
b) the movement of sediment
c) sediment deposited in a new location
d) preserved remains of animals

What are the two types of weathering?
a) erosion and deposition
b) rain and wind
c) sedimentary and metamorphic
d) physical and chemical

Which of the following can NOT be a product of weathering?
a) clay
b) shells
c) sand
d) rock fragments

Which of the following are most common causes of erosion?
a) wind and water
b) water and light
c) wind and landslides
d) landslides and hurricanes

Muddy water is flowing down a river. This is an example of
a) weathering
b) erosion
c) deposition
d) fossil

Shells are broken down into sand. This is an example of
a) weathering
b) erosion
c) deposition
d) fossil

Sand and shells are washed up onto the beach during high tide. This is an example of
a) weathering
b) erosion
c) deposition
d) fossil

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