Question

color by number erosion/weathering/deposition
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directions: read each question and circle the correct answer. after answering all questions, color the picture using the colors that correspond to each correct answer.
question choice a choice b choice c

1. which term refers to the process that breaks rocks into smaller pieces? erosion purple weathering brown deposition orange
2. which term refers to the process that transports sediment, soil, and rock to another location? erosion dark green weathering pink deposition blue
3. which term refers to the process that deposits sediment, soil, and rock onto land? erosion red weathering black deposition purple
4. which of the following can be a cause of erosion? water purple gravity yellow both a & b red orange
5. a sand dune gets larger as grains of sand gather together. this is an example of ______. erosion blue weathering red deposition light brown
6. burrowing bees chew through sandstone rock to make a home. this is an example of ______. erosion black weathering white both a & b gray
7. as a glacier flows over land, it picks up rocks in a process called plucking. this is an example of ______. erosion red weathering black deposition sky blue
8. landslides are a fast - acting type of ______. erosion orange weathering blue deposition yellow
9. temperature change can cause rocks to expand and contract. eventually, cracks may form in a rock. this is an example of ______. deposition black chemical weathering yellow mechanical weathering light green
10. acid rain hits a statue. over time, holes are formed in the statue. this is an example of ______. erosion red chemical weathering brown mechanical weathering pink
11. which statement is false? erosion is always a slow process. yellow water can be a powerful eroding force. red orange it takes millions of years to wear away a mountain. orange
12. which statement is true? weathering and erosion have the same meaning. black rocks are worn away by deposition. dark blue water and wind can change the shape of a mountain. sky blue

Explanation:

1. Weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces.
2. Erosion transports sediment, soil, and rock.
3. Deposition deposits them onto land.
4. Water and gravity can cause erosion.
5. Sand - dune growth is due to deposition.
6. Bees chewing rock is weathering.
7. Glacial plucking is erosion.
8. Landslides are a type of erosion.
9. Temperature - induced rock cracking is mechanical weathering.
10. Acid - rain on statue is chemical weathering.
11. Erosion can be fast (e.g., landslides).
12. Water and wind can reshape mountains.

Answer:

1. B. weathering [brown]
2. A. erosion [dark green]
3. C. deposition [purple]
4. C. both A & B [red orange]
5. C. deposition [light brown]
6. B. weathering [white]
7. A. erosion [red]
8. A. erosion [orange]
9. C. mechanical weathering [light green]
10. B. chemical weathering [brown]
11. A. Erosion is always a slow process. [yellow]
12. C. Water and wind can change the shape of a mountain. [sky blue]