GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best describes the processes of weathering and erosion? Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the breakdown of any type of rock into smaller particles and the carrying away of the loose sediments.

Detailed explanation-2: -Erosion is a mechanical process, usually driven by water, wind, gravity, or ice, which transports sediment (and soil) from the place of weathering. Liquid water is the main agent of erosion. Gravity and mass wasting processes (see Chapter 10, Mass Wasting) move rocks and sediment to new locations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Erosion is the removal and transportation of rock or soil. Erosion can move sediment through water, ice, or wind.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which phrase best describes the process of erosion? transports sediment to a new location.

Detailed explanation-5: -Deposition is the laying down of sediment carried by wind, flowing water, the sea or ice. Sediment can be transported as pebbles, sand and mud, or as salts dissolved in water.