Erosion, Weathering, & Deposition Review

Processes that cause rocks and minerals to break down

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Carrying away of sediments by wind, water, or gravity. (destructive forces)

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The setting down or dropping off of sediments.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Frost wedging, thermal expansion & contraction, mechanical exfoliation, abrasion by wind, water, or gravity, and plant growth are all examples of

What factors affect the rate of weathering?

• temperature, water, surface area, material, & pollution

• pollution, surface area, climate, composition of rock, & amount of time exposed

• abrasion, deposition, pollution, erosion, & climate

• plant growth, climate, surface area, composition of rock, & amount of time exposed

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Slope/steepness, amount of vegetation, speed of force, and sediment size are all factors that affect the rate of

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

The occurs on the outside of the bend or curve (meander) in a river.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The occurs at the inside of a bend or curve (meander) in a river.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Beach, sand bar, and barrier spit are all examples of _______________features on a shoreline.

What is the driving force of mass movement?

• wind

• water

• gravity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2