Earths Changing Surface

The chemical breakdown and decomposition of rocks by natural processes in the environment is known as.

• deposition
• chemical weathering
• erosion
• physical weathering

A location where land and ocean surface meet.

• Coastline
• Delta
• dune
• glacier

The process in which material is laid down.

• erosion
• chemical weathering
• deposition
• physical weathering

The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another.

• erosion
• chemical weathering
• deposition
• physical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The mechanical breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces that is caused by natural processes and that does not change the chemical composition of the rock material.

• ice wedging
• erosion
• physical weathering
• chemical weathering

THe process by which natural forces MOVE weathered rock is called ____________.

• compaction

• deposition

• abrasion

• erosion

A homeowner in a mountain area removed all vegetation to reduce fire danger. What will happen if they receive heavy rainfall?

• erosion

• glaciers

• avalanches

• faulting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following accurately describes erosion and weathering?

• Weathering breaks rocks apart; erosion moves the rock
• Erosion and weathering break rock into smaller pieces
• Erosion breaks rocks apart; weathering moves the rock
• Erosion is a physical process; weathering is chemical

A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)

• Metamorphic Rock
• Sedimentary Rock
• Extrusive Rock
• Igneous Rock

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2