Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

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Weathering

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is the process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport weathered materials from one location to another

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Erosion represents a(n) _____________ in volume.

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decrease

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

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Deposition

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Rain washing soil away from a hillside is an example of: Abrasion, Erosion, Deposition, Weathering

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Erosion

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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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A delta is an example of: Erosion, Weathering, Sediment, Deposition

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Deposition

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Deposition represents a(n) _________ in volume

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increase

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This picture of a delta is an example of

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Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Sand dunes are example of

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deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Do sand dunes in the Sahara desert form when water deposits sediments?

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False