Question

wind erosion which sentence best describes how wind affects rocks on the earths surface? it keeps sediment contained within its original location. it applies pressure to rocks that causes them to metamorphose. it prevents rocks from being deposited in a layered formation. it breaks apart rock into small pieces and carries it elsewhere.

Explanation:

Wind erosion involves the action of wind. Wind can break rocks into smaller pieces (through processes like abrasion) and then transport (carry) those small pieces (sediment) to other locations. The first option is incorrect as wind moves sediment. Metamorphosis (second option) is related to heat and pressure within the Earth, not wind. Wind doesn't prevent layered rock deposition (third option). The fourth option correctly describes the dual action of wind on rocks - breaking them and carrying the fragments.

Answer:

It breaks apart rock into small pieces and carries it elsewhere.