Weathering (Select All That Are True.)

question 86

Multiple Choice

Weathering (Select all that are true.)

• A) is a process.
• B) reduces overall relief and smoothes the landscape over a long period of time.
• C) only occurs deep in the Earth.
• D) can modify and destroy sediment over time.
• E) can modify and destroy rock over time.

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Definitions:

Lateral Movement

The horizontal movement of Earth's crust, often associated with tectonic activities.

Slope of Beach

The incline or gradient of a beach surface, which can directly affect the waves' intensity and the speed at which water retreats back into the sea.

Sediment Movement

The process by which sediment is transported by natural forces such as water flow, wind, or ice.

Relative Sea Level

The height of the sea surface relative to the land, which may change due to factors like tectonic activity or sea-level rise.