W.E.D. and Landforms

Process that breaks rocks down into smaller pieces called sediments is called?

• sedimentary rock

• weathering

• erosion

• compaction

A rock made when magma cools quickly, like from a volcano.

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• sediments

Processes that build up Earth's surface

• deposition

• destructive forces

• constructive forces

• erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Moving water, wind and ice glaciers are known as

• destructive forces

• erosion

• earthquakes

• agents of erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Formed by layers of sediment being squished together, like under the ocean.

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• cementation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A rock that has changed by pressure or heat.

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

• basalt

• limestone

Processes that break down the Earth's surface.

• constructive forces

• hurricanes

• volcanos

• destructive forces

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Process that carries sediments from one place to another.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• landslide

When minerals stick together to form sedimentary rocks.

• compaction

• cementation

• erosion

• weathering

When moving water cuts through the Earth's surface, what is formed?

• mountain

• sand dune

• canyon

• island

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4