Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Quiz

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• jackhammering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• dumptruck

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering
• erosion weathering
• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering
• erosion weathering
• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Rain washing away soil from a hillside

• Weathering
• Erosion

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

What is sediment?

• the process of rocks being broken down and carried away
• bits of rock and sand caused by the weathering of rocks
• the top layer of the soil
• decaying plant or animal material 

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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

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart is an examples of what?

• Mechanical Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Chemical Weathering

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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

Wind blasting sand at rock and carving out arches

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2