Breaking Down and Moving Rocks

The process of water wearing away the land is called

• sedimentation

• erosion

• conservation

• humus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When water and weather wear away the surface of a rock, such as granite, the rock is being broken down by...

• erosion

• melting

• heat and pressure

• volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Landslides are formed by by different geological processes.

In the first step large boulders and rocks are broken down over time and mixed with decayed plant matter

This step is called...

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

Landslides are formed by by different geological processes.

In the second step bits of soil mixes with water and is washed downhill

This step is called...

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Landslides are formed by by different geological processes.

In the third step rock, dirt, and mud solidify at the bottom of the mountain

This step is called...

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

Rapid changes to the surface of the earth are caused by all to the following processes EXCEPT

• landslides

• glaciation

• volcanic eruptions

• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the process of moving broken earth materials to a different location

• erosion

• sanding

• weathering

• deformation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering, which breaks rocks into pieces, is caused by ice, water, wind, gases, and ________.

• soil

• plants

• weight

• sand

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4