Changes to Earth's surface

Features of the surface of the Earth such as mountains, hills, dunes, oceans, and rivers are called

• delta
• erosion
• landforms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The movement of weathered material on the Earth's surface by wind, water, and ice is

• erosion
• deposition
• landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A sudden release of energy under the Earth's surface that makes the ground shake or crack is

• weathering
• earthquake
• landform

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The breakdown of rock into smaller particles from the effects of wind, water and ice is

• deposition
• delta
• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The buildup of land by depositing sediment and soil in a new location is

• earthquake
• weather
• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What natural force formed the Grand Canyon millions of years ago?

• a landslide
• an earthquake
• a river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is necessary for sand dunes to form?

• loose sand and strong wind
• pressure in the earth
• ice glaciers

Which part of a slow change to Earth's surface "breaks it"

• erosion
• weathering
• deposition
• volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When sediments are moved across the earth it is called

• erosion
• weathering
• inertia

Identify this landform:

• Dune
• Stream
• Volcano
• Island

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2