Question

which correctly lists the three processes that are affected by freeze and thaw cycles?
○ creep, landslide, and deposition
○ deposition, creep, and weathering
○ landslide, slump, and deposition
○ slump, weathering, and creep

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Freeze - thaw cycles affect mass - wasting (like creep, slump, landslide) and weathering. Deposition is about sediment laying down, not directly by freeze - thaw.
• Option 1: Deposition is not affected by freeze - thaw, so wrong.
• Option 2: Deposition is not affected, so wrong.
• Option 3: Deposition is not affected, so wrong.
• Option 4: Slump (mass wasting), weathering (physical weathering from freeze - thaw), and creep (mass wasting affected by freeze - thaw) are all affected.

Answer:

D. slump, weathering, and creep (assuming the options are labeled A - D in order as presented: A. creep, landslide, and deposition; B. deposition, creep, and weathering; C. landslide, slump, and deposition; D. slump, weathering, and creep)