Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Science Literacy Article

The geologic process of breaking down rock on Earth's surface.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

The geologic process by which water, wind, ice, and gravity move pieces of rock or soil.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The geologic process by which eroded sediments settle and are deposited or dropped in a new location.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Rock that is physically broken down into smaller pieces but the chemical composition of the minerals within the rock does not change.

• mechanical or physical weathering

• chemical weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Small, solid pieces of rock created by mechanical or chemical weathering.

• sediment

• mass movement

• crumbs

• deposition

Which of the following are examples of mechanical or physical weathering? Check all that apply.

• frost wedging

• root wedging

• exfoliation

• oxidation

• abrasion

Which of the following are examples of chemical weathering? Check all that apply.

• oxidation

• frost wedging

• carbonation

• dissolution

• hydrolysis

What is the main cause of erosion?

• abrasion

• deposition

• running water

• mass movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following creates or constructs deltas, alluvial fans, beaches, sand dunes or moraines?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Which of the following is the destructive force that responsible for mass movement like landslides, mudflow, creep, and slump?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition