Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to  another is —

• weathering
• erosion
• runoff
• sediment

The process by which sediment is laid down into new locations.

• watershed
• drop off
• sediment
• deposition

The process that breaks down rock through chemical means - 

• chemical weathering
• physical weathering
• physical property
• chemical property

What type of weathering has occurred in the image?

• erosion
• physical
• acid rain
• chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of weathering causes the above change?

• chemical weathering
• angled weathering
• rustification weathering
• physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What type of chemical weathering caused this tombstone to change over time?

• hydrolysis
• carbonation
• acid rain
• oxidation

What type of weathering occurs when a rock is broken down into smaller pieces? 

• physical weathering
• precipitation
• chemical weathering
• acid rain weathering

Which of the following factors will cause the rate of weathering to increase?

• a smooth surface
• a warm climate
• a dry climate
• a cool climate

Flood waters moving soil from one location to another is an example of what?

• deposition
• erosion
• biotic factor
• weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Deltas are built up by - 

• deposition
• abrasion
• erosion
• weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2