Ch. 8 Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

Which landform is created by glaciers?

• sandbar
• moraine
• alluvial fan

Which factor is NOT an agent of weathering?

• wind
• plants
• sediment

____________________can occur where wind and running water lose energy and slow down.

• depositions
• physical
• rounded
• high
• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

____________________ causes the breakdown of rock.

• weathering
• depositions
• physical
• rounded
• high

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

During erosion, the shape of rocks changes to become more ____________________

• rounded
• depositions
• physical
• high
• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Large grains of sediment can only be transported and deposited in a(n)_________________ -energy environment.

• high
• depositions
• physical
• rounded
• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

_________________moves weathered rock from one place to another

• erosion
• depositions
• physical
• rounded
• high

The chemical composition of rock does not change during _________________________weathering.

• physical
• depositions
• rounded
• high
• erosion

Weathering is a _________________ process.

• constructive
• destructive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

During erosion, rocks become less rounded and develop rough edges.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2