Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Review

The process that breaks rocks apart without changing their chemical composition

• Chemical weathering

• Mechanical (Physical) Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

The process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform.

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical (Physical) Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

Changes within the rock's minerals that break down bonds holding the rocks together.

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical (Physical) Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

The process that moves bits of rock or soil from one place to another

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical (Physical) Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

Oxidation, Hydrolysis, and carbonation are all causes of

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical (Physical) Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Occurs when the forces moving sediments are no longer able to overcome the forces of gravity and friction.

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical (Physical) Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

Erosion is caused by all the following EXCEPT

• Gravity

• Water

• Wind

• Temperature Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Deposition can create all of the following EXCEPT:

• deltas

• canyons

• sandbars

• dunes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Deposition occurs when the force moving sediments are no longer able to overcome the forces of:

• wind and water

• Running water

• Gravity and Friction

• Ice and Glaciers

What is the primary reason for erosion

• gravity

• hurricanes

• deltas

• running water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4