Geomorphic Change

Description: Test your knowledge on Geomorphic Change, the processes that shape the Earth's surface.
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What is the primary agent of erosion in arid regions?

  1. Wind

  2. Water

  3. Ice

  4. Gravity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wind is the primary agent of erosion in arid regions due to the lack of water and vegetation.

Which process involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles due to exposure to atmospheric conditions.

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation is the process of moving sediment from one location to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity.

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by the action of living organisms?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biological weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by the action of living organisms, such as plants and animals.

What is the term for the accumulation of sediment in a particular location?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deposition is the process of accumulating sediment in a particular location after it has been transported by wind, water, ice, or gravity.

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by the action of water?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chemical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by the action of water, which can dissolve minerals and cause rocks to disintegrate.

What is the term for the process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the action of wind, water, ice, or gravity?

  1. Weathering

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Erosion is the process of wearing away of the Earth's surface by the action of wind, water, ice, or gravity.

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by the action of temperature changes?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by the action of temperature changes, which can cause rocks to expand and contract, leading to cracking and disintegration.

What is the term for the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of wind?

  1. Wind erosion

  2. Water erosion

  3. Ice erosion

  4. Gravity erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wind erosion is the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of wind.

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by the action of ice?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by the action of ice, which can cause rocks to freeze and thaw, leading to cracking and disintegration.

What is the term for the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of water?

  1. Wind erosion

  2. Water erosion

  3. Ice erosion

  4. Gravity erosion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Water erosion is the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of water.

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by the action of gravity?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by the action of gravity, which can cause rocks to fall and break apart.

What is the term for the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of ice?

  1. Wind erosion

  2. Water erosion

  3. Ice erosion

  4. Gravity erosion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ice erosion is the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of ice.

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by the action of plants and animals?

  1. Physical weathering

  2. Chemical weathering

  3. Biological weathering

  4. Mechanical weathering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biological weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by the action of plants and animals, such as the growth of roots and the burrowing of animals.

What is the term for the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of gravity?

  1. Wind erosion

  2. Water erosion

  3. Ice erosion

  4. Gravity erosion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gravity erosion is the process of moving sediment from one location to another by the action of gravity.

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