Erosion: Definition, Types, and Impact on Earth's Surface

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion?

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Chemical weathering

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Fluvial erosion

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Aeolian erosion

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Glacial erosion

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion?

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Chemical weathering

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Fluvial erosion

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Glacial erosion

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Wind erosion

Question 3

Which of these is not a type of erosion?

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Volcanic

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Fluvial

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Glacial

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Aeolian

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion caused by natural forces?

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Chemical weathering

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Fluvial erosion

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Glacial erosion

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Wind erosion

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** a type of erosion?

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Weathering

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Abrasion

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Hydraulic action

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Corrasion

Question 6

Hydraulic action refers to erosion caused by what?

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The force and movement of water

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The movement of ice

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The impact of wind

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The force of gravity

Question 7

Which agent is primarily responsible for erosion in desert environments?

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Wind

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Water

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Ice

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Gravity

Question 8

Which of the following is a potential negative impact of erosion?

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Loss of soil fertility

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Formation of new landforms

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Improved soil drainage

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Increased soil biodiversity

Question 9

Which human activity is a major contributor to accelerated erosion?

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Deforestation

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Constructing dams

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Planting trees

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Terracing agricultural land

Question 10

What is the term for the process where eroded material is deposited in a new location?

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Transportation

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Erosion

Question 11

Which landform is primarily formed by erosion?

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Canyon

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Volcano

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Sinkhole

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Sand dune

Question 12

Erosion is best defined as:

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The process by which weathered material is stripped, loosened, and transported from one place to another.

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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The process of creating new rocks or rock formations.

Question 13

Which type of erosion is primarily caused by the force of running or flowing water?

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Hydraulic erosion

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Mass movement

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Wind erosion

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Glacial erosion

Question 14

Which type of erosion is caused by the movement and force of ice?

Accepted Answer

Glacial erosion

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Hydraulic erosion

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Mass movement

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Wind erosion

Question 15

Which type of erosion is caused by the force and movement of wind?

Accepted Answer

Wind erosion

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Hydraulic erosion

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Glacial erosion

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Mass movement

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT considered a consequence of erosion?

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Increased soil fertility

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Loss of topsoil

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Desertification

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Flooding

Question 17

Which of the following human activities can contribute to accelerating erosion?

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Deforestation

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Reforestation

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Contour plowing

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Terracing

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a landform that is primarily created by erosion?

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Canyon

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Mountain

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Volcano

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Delta

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion?

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Sublimation

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Attrition

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Abrasion

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Hydraulic action

Question 20

Which agent of erosion is responsible for carving out V-shaped valleys?

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Water

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Wind

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Ice

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Gravity

Question 21

What is the geological process that involves the transportation of weathered material?

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Erosion

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Subduction

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Weathering

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Deposition

Question 22

Which of the following is a factor that influences the pace of erosion?

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Type of rock

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Direction of the tide

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Time of night

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Age of the trees

Question 23

What is the term for the accumulation of sediment transported by an agent of erosion?

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Deposition

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Subduction

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Erosion

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Weathering

Question 24

Which of the following human activities can escalate the rate of erosion?

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Urbanization

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Afforestation

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Sustainable agriculture

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Conservation tillage

Question 25

What distinguishes the erosive action of glaciers from other agents of erosion?

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Plucking and abrasion

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Hydraulic action

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Attrition

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Chemical weathering

Question 26

Which of the following is a consequence of severe erosion?

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Desertification

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Increased biodiversity

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Improved soil drainage

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a measure that can be implemented to reduce erosion?

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Removing vegetation

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Planting trees

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Building terraces

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Contour plowing