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Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?
Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?
- Erosion
- Weathering (correct)
- Sedimentation
- Deposition
What happens to the broken rock pieces and dirt during erosion?
What happens to the broken rock pieces and dirt during erosion?
- They are moved away (correct)
- They are formed into new layers
- They are weathered
- They are deposited
What is the term used for the process of relocating and arranging the broken down rock pieces and dirt?
What is the term used for the process of relocating and arranging the broken down rock pieces and dirt?
- Weathering
- Sedimentation
- Erosion
- Deposition (correct)
What type of rock is formed when several layers of deposited rock and dirt build up over time?
What type of rock is formed when several layers of deposited rock and dirt build up over time?
Which type of rock was historically used to build buildings due to its strength and weight?
Which type of rock was historically used to build buildings due to its strength and weight?