ESS1.1 and ESS 2.1, Part 2 - Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

What is the natural process of rocks and minerals being broken down into smaller pieces?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

What is the natural process of small rocks and minerals being moved from one place to another by ice, wind, water, and gravity?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

What is the natural process of rocks and minerals being deposited in a new place?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What does the wind carry that causes weathering to rocks?

• Pollen

• Plants

• Mud

• Sand

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of these is responsible for weathering rocks?

• Root wedging

• Water

• Gravity

• All of these

Answer explanation

Which of these can cause erosion?

• Water

• Wind

• Earthquakes

• All of these

Answer explanation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is a fast erosion event caused by moving water and gravity?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Mudslide

• Tsunami

Answer explanation

Which of these things does not cause erosion?

• Wind

• Water

• Earthquake

• Sunlight

Answer explanation

How are canyon landforms created?

• Flowing lava

• Earthquakes

• Weathering and erosion caused by moving water

• Deposition of loose sediment

Answer explanation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How do stalactites form?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Answer explanation