Weathering and Erosion

Which word means the slow process that breaks down materials into small pieces?

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• weather

Which word means the movement of weathered material from one place to another?

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• weather

What are the two types of weathering?

• deposition and erosion

• physical and erosion

• physical and chemical

• chemical and deposition

Which process happens first?

• weathering

• erosion

• They both have to happen at the same time.

Which natural occurrences cause weathering? (Select all that apply)

• water freezing into ice

• fish swimming upstream

• strong winds

• hot, dry weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the definition of deposition?

• the process of eroded soil and bits of rock being dropped off in anther place

• water freezing then melting causing a rock to break

• rocks and sediment grinding against each other

• acids from natural sources breaking down rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the two processes that change the shape of the land?

• erosion

• weather

• deposition

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2