Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

What happens to a rock when it weathers?

• It settles out of water that is carrying it.
• It creates a valley.
• It forms a delta.
• It breaks into small pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is weathering?

• The process by which
  water, ice, wind or gravity
  moves fragments of rock
  and soil.
• The process by which
  water, ice, wind or gravity
  deposit rock sediments
  and soil in a new place.
• The breaking down of
  Earth’s crust into smaller
  and smaller pieces.

What is erosion?

• The process by which
  water, ice, wind or gravity
  moves fragments of rock
  and soil.
• The process by which
  water, ice, wind or gravity
  deposit rock sediments
  and soil in a new place.
• The breaking down of
  Earth’s crust into smaller
  and smaller pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is deposition?

• The process by which
  water, ice, wind or gravity
  moves fragments of rock
  and soil.
• The process by which
  water, ice, wind or gravity
  deposit rock sediments
  and soil in a new place.
• The breaking down of
  Earth’s crust into smaller
  and smaller pieces.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

_____________________ is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which process describes water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which process describes a mudslide flowing down a steep hill?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process describes waves dropping sand on the beach?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which process describes wind blasting sand at rock and carving out arches?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition