Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

What is weathering?

• The movement of sediment

• The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

• The transport of sediment by water

• The depositing of sediment in a new location

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

• A river carrying sediment downstream

• A rock breaking into smaller pieces due to ice

• A landslide

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is deposition?

• The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

• The movement of sediment by wind

• The transport of sediment by water

• The depositing of sediment in a new location

What is erosion caused by moving water called?

• Water erosion

• Stream erosion

• River erosion

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process of rocks bouncing, rolling, or sliding along the bottom of a stream called?

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

• Abrasion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the term for the bending or curving of a stream channel?

• Meandering

• Deposition

• Swerving

• Winding

Which of the following is an example of deposition?

• A river carrying sediment downstream

• A rock breaking into smaller pieces due to ice

• A landslide

• A river depositing sediment on its banks

What is the term for the flat area on either side of a river channel that can be covered with water after a large amount of rainfall?

• Meander

• Floodplain

• Riverbank

• Watershed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is an example of human-made erosion?

• A river eroding its banks

• A landslide caused by heavy rain

• The removal of trees on a hillside

• An earthquake

What can be done to prevent erosion and protect streams?

• Plant trees and vegetation along stream banks

• Build dams

• Remove rocks and sediment from the stream bed

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5