Question

1. what is weathering? 2. the movement of sediment from one place to another is the process of ______ 3. what are the four main causes of weathering? 4. the dropping of sediment by wind, water, ice, or gravity is known as ____ 5. what happens to a rock that has rainwater entering its cracks and then freezing? 6. what are sediments? 7. true or false. erosion always takes a very long time to happen 8. when wind dies down or stops blowing ______ happens 9. what process involves the breaking of rocks over time due to wind? 10. what process is taking place when moving water is carrying away small pieces of rock?

Explanation:

These answers are based on fundamental geological concepts. Weathering breaks down rocks, erosion moves sediment, and deposition drops it. Biological, water, wind, and temperature factors influence weathering. Erosion speed varies, and wind and water can cause both weathering and erosion.

Answer:

1. Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals through direct contact with the Earth's atmosphere.
2. Erosion
3. Water, wind, temperature changes, and biological activity.
4. Deposition
5. The water expands as it freezes, causing the rock to crack or break apart.
6. Sediments are small particles of rock, soil, or other materials that are moved and deposited by water, wind, ice, or gravity.
7. False. Erosion can occur quickly in some cases, such as during a landslide or flash - flood.
8. Deposition of the sediment carried by the wind occurs.
9. Wind - weathering or abrasion by wind.
10. Erosion