Question

Which statements describe deposition? Check all that apply.

Deposition causes weathering and erosion.
Rock weathers vertically during deposition.
Deposition happens after weathering and erosion.
Deposition occurs as a result of water breaking down rock.
Rock layers occur in horizontal layers during deposition.

Answer 1

C&E. Deposition happens after weathering and erosion, rock layers occur in horizontal...

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Answer 2

The correct answer would be Deposition happens after weathering and erosion.

Deposition is the third step in the formation of sedimentary rocks.

It happens after weathering, erosion, and transportation of sediments such as pebbles, mud, sand, small rocks et cetera.

During this process, soil, rocks, sediments are added on the land mass that is, deposited which results in the building of sediment layers.