Science 3rd review

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• weathering
• erosion
• soil conservation
• decomposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

• keeps the rocks in place
• makes the rocks last longer
• expands cracks and breaks rocks
• causes rocks to fall in landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Rain washing away soil from a hillside

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Waves dropping sand on the beach

• Weathering 
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Wind blowing sand from one location to another

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Rocks being made smooth by tumbling across a streambed

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out arches

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the small broken down pieces of rock called?

• dirt
• grime
• sediment
• popcorn

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What force lays down sediment in new locations?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition
• Abrasion