Erosion

The MOVING of weathered material from water, wind, or ice is called?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When erosion carries sediment and DROPS it in a new location. This new location of sediment is called?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• Dumpster

The BREAKING DOWN of rocks by wind, rain, or ice is called?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• shakedown

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Having bare spots with nothing planting can cause erosion to happen.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Putting mulch or rocks down will NOT prevent erosion.

• True

• False

Erosion can hurt farmland due to the loss of fertile topsoil.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Erosion can cause property damage.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent erosion?

• Cover bare spots with plants.

• Build retaining walls on slopes.

• Use fiber logs during new construction.

• Make sure slopes are uncovered so you can see only dirt.

When can erosion be a good thing?

• When it washes away roads and bridges.

• When it takes away seeds just planted.

• When it creates an area with rich soil great for farming like in river valleys and deltas.

• When it pollutes water supplies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The main cause of erosion is this....

• moving water

• wind

• ice

• gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4