Which process moves sedimentary particles? A) Melting B) Erosion C) Deposition D) Weathering

What the question is really asking

You are choosing the process that moves sediment particles from their original location to a new location.

Match each option to its role in the rock cycle

• Weathering: breaks rock into smaller pieces (creates sediment) but does not mainly transport it.
• Erosion: moves (transports) sediment by rivers, wind, glaciers, waves, or gravity.
• Deposition: drops and settles sediment when the transporting force slows down.
• Melting: turns solid rock into magma, not a sediment process.

Why the correct choice is erosion

Since the question says "moves sedimentary particles," the transport step is erosion, so B is correct.