Deposition Process Overview
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What happens to dissolved materials in water when it cools?

  • They become heavier and sink to the bottom.
  • They mix more evenly in the water.
  • They are precipitated out of solution. (correct)
  • They evaporate into the air.
  • What factor plays a significant role in determining how much material is pulled away from the surface by moving fluids?

  • Particle color
  • Landform height
  • Wind direction
  • Fluid speed (correct)
  • What is the geological process known as 'mass movement'?

  • The movement of minerals within the Earth's crust.
  • The shifting of continents over millions of years.
  • The process of volcanic eruptions.
  • The movement of rocks and soil downhill due to gravity. (correct)
  • How does temperature affect the ability of water to dissolve and carry heavier minerals?

    <p>Water dissolves and carries heavier minerals better as its temperature increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of deposition process is related to wind?

    <p>Aeolian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which force suspends particles vertically and plays a role in their movement in flowing fluids?

    <p>Buoyant force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do marine processes primarily occur?

    <p>Deep in the ocean and near landmasses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do heavier materials behave in flowing fluids according to the text?

    <p>Heavier materials settle to the bottom more quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason behind the formation of coral reefs over long periods of time?

    <p>Attachment of coral polyps and deposition of their skeletons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particle size classification is smaller than sand but larger than silt?

    <p>Pebble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor affecting how different sediments settle during deposition?

    <p>Fluid speed and sediment size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are stalactites and stalagmites usually formed in caves?

    <p>By the accumulation of limestone dissolved in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference in settling rate between larger and smaller particles in flowing water?

    <p>Larger particles settle faster than smaller particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process usually precedes deposition in a particular place?

    <p>Erosion in another place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the boiling water near underwater thermal vents get its dissolved metals and sulfides from?

    <p>Geological activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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