Earth's Surface Review (W.E.D.)

Which statements best describe the processes of weathering and erosion?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which of these best describes the process of erosion?

• F

• G

• H

• J

The Grand Canyon is more than 400 km long and in some places almost 2 km deep. Which model best represents the main process that formed the Grand Canyon

• F

• G

• H

• J

Monahans Sandhills has almost 4,000 acres of sand dunes. The dunes were formed by -

• rainstorms

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

• strong winds

Deltas can change over time. The size and shape of this delta over time are NOT likely changed by -

• the number and height of tides along the shore

• the amount and size of sediments carried by the river and streams

• the amount of hunting and fishing in the delta

• the number and size of waves from the ocean that reach the shore

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

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

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____.

• forming new land features.
• breaking down large rocks into smaller ones.
• washing away beaches.
• moving topsoil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.
• Sun rays evaporated the rock.
• Ocean waves washed away rock.
• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down is an example of

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• An avalanche

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