Constructive and destructive processes reshape Earth's surface.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process builds up features on Earth's surface?

• Constructive processes

• Destructive processes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process tears down features on Earth's surface?

• Constructive processes

• Destructive processes

Which of the following is a naturally occurring destructive process?

• Construction of new homes

• Weathering

• Building new roads

• Mining

Physical weathering does not change the chemical makeup of rocks.

• True

• False

Chemical weathering does not change the chemical makeup of rocks.

• True

• False

Weathering agents include...

• wind, fire, and ice

• water, wind, fire, and plants

• water, wind, ice, and plants

• water, fire, and ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Weathering is defined as...

• The removal of weathered material from one location to another.

• The laying down or settling of eroded material.

• Any chemical or physical process that breaks down rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Erosion is defined as...

• The removal of weathered material from one location to another.

• The laying down or settling of eroded material.

• Any chemical or physical process that breaks down rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Deposition is defined as...

• The removal of weathered material from one location to another.

• The laying down or settling of eroded material.

• Any chemical or physical process that breaks down rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2