Weathering and Erosion

Weathering and Erosion

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

4th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-PS1-2, MS-ESS2-4

+2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the movement of particles of rock and soil from one place to another by water, ice, or wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes erosion?

Back

Erosion can be caused by natural forces such as water, wind, and ice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a glacier?

Back

A glacier is a mass of ice that covers a large area and moves slowly.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does water contribute to erosion?

Back

Water can carry soil and rocks away during floods or heavy rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does wind play in erosion?

Back

Wind can blow sand and small particles from one location to another.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small pieces of rock and soil that have been broken down by weathering.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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