Surface Processes

The process that wears down rock into smaller pieces is...

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• compaction

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

The process that moves material is...

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• compaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process that puts down material is...

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• compaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This valley was carved by...

• a river

• a road

• a glacier

• an earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This valley was carved by...

• a river

• a road

• a glacier

• an earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of weathering does not change the composition of a rock?

• chemical weathering

• dissolution

• mechanical weathering

• oxidation

Water or wind that is _____________ can carry ___________ sediment.

• faster; less

• slower; more

• slower; less

• faster; more

Which of the following is a Karst feature?

• V-shaped valley

• sinkhole

• rust

• round, smooth stones

What type of climate is required for strong chemical weathering?

• Hot and wet

• Hot and dry

• Cold and wet

• Cold and dry

What type of erosion is pictured?

• rock fall

• glacial movement

• landslide

• creep

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2