Slow Changes on Earth

The breaking down of rocks is called _________________ .

• erosion

• weathering

• sedimentary

• abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Wind and rain break down rocks to change the physical shape and size.

• chemical weathering

• acid weathering

• weathering

• physical weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Oxygen, acids, and carbon dioxide can react within the minerals in a rock and cause chemical changes.

• chemical weathering

• exfoliation

• physical weathering

• weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Layers of soil formed over time

• soil

• sediments

• bedrock

• horizons

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The transport of weathered rock is called __________.

• exfoliation

• erosion

• deposition

• freezing and thawing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Deposition

• The transport of weathered rock

• The dropping off of weathered rock

• The physical change of rocks

• The chemical change of rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A natural features on Earth's surface is called a __________.

• landform

• glacier

• canyon

• sand dune

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides is called a __________.

• delta

• valley

• canyon

• glacier

Area of land formed by sediments at the mouth of a river

• landform

• sand dunes

• canyon

• delta

Rivers flowing downhill cut away at land to form a _______.

• delta

• valley

• glacier

• sand dune

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2