Question

question 6
1 pts
ice melts in the crack of a large boulder and carries away loose sediment.
○ erosion
○ deposition
○ weathering

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Erosion: Involves the transport of sediment (like when ice melts and carries away loose sediment from the boulder’s crack).
• Deposition: Is the laying down of sediment (not what’s happening here, as sediment is being carried away, not deposited).
• Weathering: Breaks down rocks (but here, sediment is being transported, not just broken down).

The scenario describes transporting sediment, so erosion fits.

Answer:

A. erosion