Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____.

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forming new land features.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Some agents of weathering are water, wind, ice, temperature and plant roots.

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true

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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_____ is the process by which soil and sediment (weathered rock) are transported (moved) from one place to another by water, wind, glaciers, and gravity.

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Weathering and erosion are the same thing.

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False

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What is the small broken down pieces of rock called?

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sediment

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A farmer's topsoil is blown away during a hurricane is an example of ___________. Options: weathering, erosion, deposition

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erosion

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What happens when rocks on Earth's surface break apart or change without moving anywhere?

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Weathering

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_____________________ is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

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Deposition