Weathering , Erosion, Deposition

This is the process of dropping sediment in a new location.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This is the process of breaking rock into smaller pieces.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

• sediments

• deposits

• limestones

• sandstones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Waves dropping sand onto land until a beach is formed is an example of...

• physical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• 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

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of...

• physical weathering

• chemical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What causes the greatest amount of erosion on beaches?

• Waves

• Glaciers

• Wind

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil?

• A glacier

• An iceberg

• An ice wedge

• A sand dune

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A river wearing down canyon walls over time is an example of...

• weathering

• rapid change

• deposition

• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2