Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

River deltas like the one shown in the picture are made through the process of:

• deposition

• acid rain

• dissolution

• frost wedging

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Carbonic acids dissolve rocks and can form caves

• exfoliation
• thermal expansion and contraction
• dissolution
• organic acids

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Name that process.

• exfoliation
• thermal expansion and contraction
• acid rain
• organic activity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Name that process.

• acid rain
• organic acids
• oxidation
• exfoliation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Breaking of rocks into smaller pieces by physical processes

• mechanical weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• chemical weathering

Constant swelling and shrinking makes rocks crack

• thermal expansion and contraction
• acid rain
• organic activity
• dissolution

Name that process.

• exfoliation
• thermal expansion and contraction
• dissolution
• organic acids

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Name that process.

• acid rain
• organic activity
• frost wedging
• dissolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The force of freezing water splits rocks apart

• acid rain
• organic activity
• frost wedging
• dissolution

When roots grow or animals dig holes, rocks split apart

• exfoliation
• thermal expansion and contraction
• acid rain
• organic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2