Unit 2 Lesson 2 Wind, Ice and Gravity

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Landslides, rockfalls, and creep are examples of erosion and deposition by which agent of erosion?

Back

gravity

Front

How is loess formed?

Back

Layers of dust were deposited by wind and built up.

Front

What characteristic of loess makes it valuable?

Back

Loess is rich in minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

How does weathering change the Earth's surface?

Back

wears down

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Front

Which arrow shows the direction in which the wind was blowing to form this sand dune? Options: Right to Left, Left to Right

Back

Right to Left

Front

In places where there is loose sediment and strong wind, the wind can pick up the sediment and carry it. When the wind slows, it deposits the sediment. Which type of sediment will be dropped first as the wind slows?

Back

the heaviest

Front

Which agent is most likely responsible for the formation of the tallest sand dunes in North America at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado? Options: ice, wind, water, gravity.

Back

wind

Front

The landform in the picture can be found on every continent; they are even found in Africa. What conditions are necessary for this landform to form?

Back

It must be cold, and more snow must fall than melts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What condition is most likely to trigger a mudslide?

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rain

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Front

Why is it important for sediment to build up around ice blocks for kettle lakes to form?

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Without sediment, the water would not stay contained.