Weathering Erosion and Deposition

Water trickles into cracks in a rock. The water expands (gets bigger) when it freezes and widens the cracks until the rock breaks. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Strong winds blow against a mountain and carry small pieces of rock away. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A river carries sediment as it moves past. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Waves dump more sand onto the beach. It drops and piles up in a new location. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The roots of a plant grow into the sidewalk and create cracks. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Sand in the desert is blown around and forms piles called sand dunes. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Pot holes are created in the road when water seeps in and makes cracks bigger. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Particles of sediment are dropped at the mouth of a river and form a delta. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Soil is washed away by a flood. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Acid rain falls on a statue, creates holes in it, and wears it down. What process is happening?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2