Weathering and Erosion

The process by which rocks break down through natural, physical means.

• Physical Weathering

• Erosion

The process of weathered rock being carried to another location.

• Weathering

• Erosion

True or False. Beach erosion is one example of erosion.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

True or False. Rivers and glaciers are NOT examples of factors that cause erosion.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Moving currents of water that are known for carving out valleys and canyons

• Glaciers

• Ice

• Rivers

• Oceans

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Large sheets of ice and rock that carve landmass as it makes contact are called

• Weathering

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Glaciers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

An _____ occurs when huge slabs of rock above the plates collide into each other.

• Explosion

• Eruption

• Earthquake

• Erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

True or False. A volcano is a mountain built up from magma that comes from below Earth's surface.

• True

• False

_____ occur when gravity pulls loosened rocks, soil, and mud down a hill.

• heat waves

• thunderstorms

• landslides

• volcanoes

True or False. Tsunamis are tiny waves caused by erosion.

• True

• False