Weathering vs. Erosion

What is weathering?

• The process where rock is dissolved, worn away or broken down

• The process of rocks being melted

• The process of rocks being formed

• The process of rocks being moved by wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?

• Plants breaking rocks with roots

• Water dissolving limestone

• Sediment being deposited

• Frost action or frost shattering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is a cause of chemical weathering?

• Rocks are moved by wind

• Rocks are melted by heat

• Rocks are moved by water

• Rocks are broken by plant roots or acids

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is erosion?

• The process of rocks being melted

• The process of rocks being dissolved

• The process of rocks being formed

• The process of rocks and sediments being picked up and moved

Which of the following can cause erosion?

• Plants and animals

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Fire and heat

• Ice, water, wind, or gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is an example of chemical weathering?

• Frost action

• Water dissolving limestone

• Wind carrying sand

• Roots breaking rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What happens when ice melts or wind and water slow down?

• Sediment is picked up

• Rocks are formed

• Rocks are melted

• Sediment is deposited

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the result of mechanical weathering?

• Rocks are created

• Rocks are dissolved

• Rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces

• Rocks are melted

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process can dissolve statues?

• Erosion

• Organic weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Chemical weathering

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What is the role of plant acids in weathering?

• They help dissolve rock

• They form rock

• They melt rock

• They carry rock