Erosion and Deposition by Wind, Ice, and Gravity

Which agent of erosion causes abrasion?

• gravity

• wind

• ice

Dunes are a product of ________________.

• erosion

• deposition

What agent of erosion causes the shifting of materials in mass movement?

• gravity

• wind

• ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Continental glaciers _________ and ____________ features that existed before the ice appeared.

• erode and scrape

• form and shape

• erode and remove

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which agent of erosion leads to desert pavement?

• gravity

• ice

• wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which agent of erosion causes glaciers to move?

• ice

• gravity

• wind

Glacial drift is an example of _______________.

• erosion

• deposition

Rapid mass movement tends to happen on _______________.

• shallow slopes

• gentle slopes

• steep slopes

Alpine glaciers create rugged landscapes. Which one of these is a product of Alpine glaciers?

• loess

• cirques

• dunes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A loess is an example of ____________________.

• erosion

• deposition