15 Questions
What happens to dissolved materials in water when it cools?
They are precipitated out of solution.
What factor plays a significant role in determining how much material is pulled away from the surface by moving fluids?
Fluid speed
What is the geological process known as 'mass movement'?
The movement of rocks and soil downhill due to gravity.
How does temperature affect the ability of water to dissolve and carry heavier minerals?
Water dissolves and carries heavier minerals better as its temperature increases.
Which type of deposition process is related to wind?
Aeolian
Which force suspends particles vertically and plays a role in their movement in flowing fluids?
Buoyant force
Where do marine processes primarily occur?
Deep in the ocean and near landmasses.
How do heavier materials behave in flowing fluids according to the text?
Heavier materials settle to the bottom more quickly.
What is the main reason behind the formation of coral reefs over long periods of time?
Attachment of coral polyps and deposition of their skeletons
Which particle size classification is smaller than sand but larger than silt?
Pebble
What is the primary factor affecting how different sediments settle during deposition?
Fluid speed and sediment size
How are stalactites and stalagmites usually formed in caves?
By the accumulation of limestone dissolved in water
What is the main difference in settling rate between larger and smaller particles in flowing water?
Larger particles settle faster than smaller particles
What process usually precedes deposition in a particular place?
Erosion in another place
Where does the boiling water near underwater thermal vents get its dissolved metals and sulfides from?
Geological activity
Learn about the process of deposition where matter such as sediment, rocks, or soil is added to a surface from a fluid. Discover how deposition occurs through water or wind transport and its relationship with erosion.
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