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Chapter 14 Weathering and Soil Lesson 3

Chapter 14 Weathering and Soil Lesson 3

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Science

8th Grade

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MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-1

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15 Slides • 11 Questions

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Why is the rock cycle important for understanding Earth's geology?

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It explains how rocks are formed and transformed over time

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It describes the weather patterns on Earth

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It helps us understand animal migration

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It is only relevant for volcanoes

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Multiple Choice

Based on the images and text, what is the primary cause of the erosion shown along the coastline between January 2nd and January 24th?

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Wind and waves during storms

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Earthquake activity

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Human construction

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Volcanic eruption

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion?

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Glaciers

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Gravity

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Water

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Earthquakes

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Multiple Choice

What is the main force responsible for the downward transportation of weathered materials in mass movement?

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Wind

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Water

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Gravity

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Ice

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Which types of mass movement are caused by gravity?

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Creep

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Slump

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Mudflow/Earth flow

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Landslide/Rockslide

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Multiple Choice

Which type of mass wasting event is shown in the first image, and what is its likely cause?

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Mudflow caused by heavy rainfall

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Rockslide caused by earthquake

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Avalanche caused by snow

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Landslide caused by volcanic eruption

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following landforms are created by wave erosion?

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Sea arch

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Sand dune

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River delta

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Glacier

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Which of the following agents of erosion are depicted in the images?

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Water

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Wind

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Ice

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Gravity

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Multiple Choice

What are the main processes involved in the rock cycle as shown in the diagram?

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Weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, burial, compaction, cementation, melting, cooling, heat and pressure, uplift

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Photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, condensation

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Evaporation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff

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Sublimation, deposition, crystallization, dissolution

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