Earth's Changes

A natural process like wind, water, or rain that breaks down rocks on earth's surface.

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A process that deposits or drops sediment in an area.

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• gravity

A process which moves sediments that have been weathered away.

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• gravity

Constructive forces...

• create landforms

• destroy landforms

• collect water

• break down rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Destructive forces...

• create landforms

• destroy landforms

• collect water

• are a mix of salt and fresh water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Beaches, inlets, barrier islands, and estuaries are all part of which of the following?

• watersheds

• the ocean shore zone

• mountain ranges

• rivers

Which answer defines currents?

• the repeated movement of water

• the regular rise and fall of waters in oceans and seas

• the water-filled space between barrier islands and mainland

• the flowing streams of water that continually move through the ocean in one direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The shape and size of an inlet opening can be changed by which of the following?

• waves

• tides

• currents

• storms

waves are...

• repeated movements of water

• the regular rise and fall of water in oceans and seas

• the water-filled spaces between barrier islands and the main lands

• the flowing streams of water that continually move through the ocean in one direction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Tree roots breaking through rock is an example of which of the following?

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2