Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

The image above depicts the effects of chemical weathering breaking down limestone. Which type of chemical weathering causes this reaction?

• Acid rain

• Oxidation

• Exfoliation

• Abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A type of chemical weathering in which a substance combines with oxygen, as when iron oxidizes, forming rust.

• Acid rain

• Oxidation

• Reaction to water

• Exfoliation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which type of sediment does wind erosion most strongly affect?

• Loose, sandy soil

• Wet rocks

• Wet, compacted soil

• Dry, compacted soil

The tallest sand dunes in North America are found in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. These dunes were formed from the sand at the bottom of a dry lake bed. Which of the following agents is most likely responsible for the formation of the sand dunes?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A landform that is a result of the deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river

• canyon

• mountain

• plateau

• delta

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which rocks are broken down

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process in which wind, water, ice or gravity transport rock fragments from one location to another

• Weathering

• Sedimentation

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

Fragments of weathered rocks are known as ____.

• sediments

• deposits

• limestones

• sandstones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The MECHANICAL breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is...

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering