Question

Which of the following statements describes the process of deposition?

A. Soil becomes rich through erosion allowing for ample plant growth.
B. Minerals are deposited into the soil through erosion.
C. The surface area of rocks decreases because of acid rain.
D. Materials are transported through erosion and are dropped in another location.

Answer 1

Which of the following statements describes the process of deposition?Deposition can be best described as materials being transported through erosion that are dropped in another location, so the answer is D.

Answer 2

Deposition can be best described as materials being transported through erosion that are dropped in another location. When the sea loses energy, the elements it has been carrying - such as rocks, pebbles and sand - are dropped in a new place.