Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

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The breaking down or wearing away of earth materials is known as

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weathering

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The process of sediment being dropped off in a new location is called

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deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The movement of sediment and rock particles is called

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erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Weathering can be caused by: water, wind, ice, or all of the above.

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all of the above

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Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of: deposition, erosion, mud, weathering

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erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The process can either be physical or chemical

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weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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A sand dune created from the build up of sediments is an example of: water, deposition, weathering, erosion

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deposition

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What must occur before erosion can take place?

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weathering

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A landslide is caused by weathering from too much

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water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Small particles of rock or soil as a result of weathering is called.

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sediments

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