Question

the process by which pieces of weathered rock and soil are moved from one place to another—it can be caused by gravity, running water, glaciers, waves, or wind (p 28-29)
option 1: deposition
option 2: compaction
option 3: erosion
option 4: weathering

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Deposition: Involves laying down sediment, not moving it. Eliminate.
• Compaction: Presses sediment together, not moving it. Eliminate.
• Erosion: Defined as the movement of weathered rock/soil by agents like gravity, water, etc. Matches the description.
• Weathering: Breaks down rock, not moves it. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. erosion