Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

The chemical and physical breakdown of rocks into sediment is known as

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• None of these

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of these is an example of chemical weathering?

• Burrowing

• Abrasion

• Oxidation

• Ice wedging

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of these is chemical weathering?

• A plant sprouting through and splitting a rock

• A rock containing iron rusting

• Ice freezing and expanding a rock

• Waves crashing into a rock formation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The process that moves bits of rocks and sediments is called

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• None of these

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A landslide would be an example of which erosion agent acting?

• Wind

• Running water

• Ice

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process in which sediments are added to landforms is called

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• None of these

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which is the primary agent of erosion?

• Gravity

• Ice

• Water

• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of river is fast flowing and had v-shaped valleys?

• Young

• Mature

• Old

• They all have these features

Which type of river has shallow waters and a lot of landforms, such as deltas and islands?

• Young

• Mature

• Old

• They all have these features

Which is a feature created by wind?

• Mushroom rock

• Mountains

• Mud-flow

• Lagoon