Weathering and erosion

The breakdown of rocks at the Earth's surface, by the action of rainwater, extreme temperature, and biological activity is....

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Transportation

• Depletion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the types of weathering called?

• Chemical and Biological

• Physical

• Physical, Chemical, Biological

• Physical and Biological

Which is an example of physical weathering?

• Acid Rain

• Rocks being carried downstream

• Rust

• A fire burning

The interaction of rock with mineral solutions to change the composition of rocks.

• Chemical Weathering

• Physical Weathering

• Biological Weathering

• Emotional Weathering

Which is an example of chemical weathering?

• Potholes on a busy street

• Rocks being moved downstream

• Rust on a car

• Ice wedging that causes rocks to break

Weathering that is caused by animals and plants....

• Chemical

• Physical

• Emotional

• Biological

What type of weathering occurs when plants break up rocks with roots ?

• Biological

• Physical

• Chemical

• Personal

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of weathering does a rusty screw fall into?

• Physical

• Chemical

• Biological

• Personal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

 Is wind breaking down rocks and carrying the particles away an example of erosion?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What force causes moving air to lift off small sediments from rock?

• Rain

• Wind

• Snow

• Heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6