Changes in Geosphere Test Review

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What is soil primarily formed from?

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Soil is primarily formed through the weathering of rock by wind and water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does a canyon become wider and deeper over time?

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A canyon becomes wider and deeper over time as water carries rock particles away from the canyon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Why are fossils of sea organisms found in dry land?

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Fossils of sea organisms are found in dry land because the land was once underwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What human activity causes the most soil erosion?

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Removing trees from a wooded area causes the most soil erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What materials can demonstrate wind erosion effectively?

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Straw, aluminum pan, soil, and forks can effectively demonstrate wind erosion.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does water play in shaping landforms?

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Water shapes landforms by eroding rocks and soil, transporting sediments, and depositing them in new locations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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How do fossils provide evidence of Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of Earth's history by showing what types of organisms lived in the past and how environments have changed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1