Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS3-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The process by which rocks are broken down. Options: Weathering, Deposition, Erosion, Sedimentation.

Back

Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The process in which wind, water, ice or gravity transport rock fragments from one location to another

Back

Erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

Back

Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

Back

sediments

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The MECHANICAL breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is...

Back

Physical weathering

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of chemical reactions and processes

Back

Chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Water gradually wearing down and smoothing rocks over a long period of time is an example of...

Back

physical weathering

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