Question

#12.) the difference between weathering and erosion is that erosion involves movement of material.
a. true
b. false
#13.) true or false: precipitation is when moisture falls from a cloud in the form of rain, snow, or sleet.
a. true
b. false
#14.) when an underwater earthquake triggers a large, destructive wave, this wave is known as a ___.
a. cyclone
b. tsunami
#15.) the geo - ecosphere that contains all of the water on earth, including groundwater, lake water, the oceans, water vapor, and even the water in your body is known as the atmosphere.

Explanation:

• For #12, weathering is the breakdown of rocks, etc. without movement, while erosion involves movement of the broken - down material. So the statement is true.
• For #13, precipitation is defined as moisture falling from a cloud in forms like rain, snow, or sleet. So the statement is true.
• For #14, a large, destructive wave triggered by an underwater earthquake is a tsunami. A cyclone is a different type of weather - related phenomenon.
• For #15, the geosphere that contains all water on Earth is the hydrosphere, not the atmosphere. The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

Answer:

#12. a. True
#13. a. True
#14. b. tsunami
#15. b. False