Erosion and Deposition QC Review

People increase erosion in forested areas by

• tilling the soil.

• polluting the air.

• cutting down trees.

• planting invasive species.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What would help DECREASE the erosion of agricultural lands?

• planting cover crops

• allowing the land lie fallow

• alternating planting and grazing

• plowing the land several months before planting

What MOST LIKELY caused the formation of this canyon?

• a volcano

• an earthquake

• a rushing river

• a tectonic shift

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Land features, such as the one pictured, are shaped by gradual movement due to what force?

• gravity

• faulting

• erosion

• mountain building

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

High levels of air pollution will MOST likely

• increase the rate of chemical weathering

• decrease the rate of chemical weathering

• increase the rate of physical weathering

• decrease the rate of physical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the best thing to do to slow down coastal marsh erosion?

• dredging (digging) the marsh to clean it up

• restrict over-fishing in the area

• building walkways through the marsh

• plant coastal vegetation to help restore the area

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which landform is NOT a result of the constructive process of deposition?

• river delta

• canyon

• sand dune

• floodplain

What is the major cause of weathering and erosion on the coastline?

• ice

• wind

• animals

• moving water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What causes a landslide?

• The force of friction caused the rocks to break apart.

• Gravity was constantly pulling these rocks down towards the Earth.

• The constant movement of the Earth splits the rock apart.

• The rocks were heavier than the soil supporting them.

Why do we build walkways like the one in the pictured?

• to keep people away from the other animals that live there

• to beautify the beach area in order to attract more tourists

• to protect the people, especially children, who visit the beach

• to protect animal nest and sand dunes from foot traffic that contributes to erosion

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5