weathering erosion deposition

Which type of weathering occurs when natural forces, such as wind, water and temperature change mechanically crumbles or breaks down rock into smaller pieces?

• Chemical
• Physical
• Biological

Which type of weathering occurs when rocks are chemically broken down or dissolved by substances in the environment?

• Physical
• Biological
• Chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the process of movement of soil and/or sediment from one location to another?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

What is the geological process by which sediment and soil builds up in an area?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the process of breakdown or dissolution of minerals and/or rocks on Earth?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

The MECHANICAL breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is...

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of...

• physical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks? The freezing water—

• keeps the rocks in place.

• makes the rocks last longer.

• expands cracks and breaks rocks.

• causes rocks to fall in landslides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A cliff formed near the ocean. Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.

• Sun rays evaporated the rock.

• Ocean waves washed away rock.

• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?

• Waves

• Gravity

• Glaciers

• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2