Question

how does the action of deposition contrast with the actions of weathering and erosion? weathering and erosion allow for the building of new land masses. deposition is the wearing away of land masses. deposition is a building process. weathering and erosion are wearing - down processes. deposition always occurs slowly, over a long period of time. weathering and erosion always occur quickly. weathering and erosion allow for the formation of fossils. deposition is the breaking up of fossils.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• First option: Incorrect. Weathering and erosion break down land, deposition builds.
• Second option: Correct. Deposition (e.g., sediment deposition forming landforms) builds up, while weathering (breaking rocks) and erosion (transporting materials) wear down land.
• Third option: Incorrect. Both can occur at varying speeds (e.g., rapid erosion in floods, slow deposition in some cases).
• Fourth option: Incorrect. Deposition helps preserve fossils (sediment covers organisms), weathering/erosion can damage fossils.

Answer:

B. Deposition is a building process. Weathering and erosion are wearing - down processes.