Weathering, Erosion, Deposition

How does acid rain cause weathering?

• through abrasion

• through oxidation

• by dissolving rock

• by carrying rock away

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Mechanical weathering breaks some limestone into pieces. What effect would this have on chemical weathering of limestone?

• chemical weathering would stop occurring

• chemical weathering would remain the same

• chemical weathering would occur at a slower rate

• chemical weathering would occur at a faster rate

The process of ______________ is an example of ______________ weathering in which rock splits through repeated freezing and thawing.

• plant roots, chemical

• frost wedging, chemical

• plant roots, mechanical

• frost wedging, mechanical

Which change occurs as a result of wind slowing down?

• erosion

• deposition

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

How are erosion and deposition alike?

• Both change Earth's surface over time

• Both build up Earth's surface quickly

• Both wear down Earth's surface slowly

• Neither changes Earth's surface

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Which type of mass movement occurs rapidly when a single ,mass of soil and rock suddenly slip downhill.

• creep

• landslide

• mudslide

• slump

Deposition by __________ causes sand _______ to form.

• water, pits

• wind, dunes

• glaciers(ice), bars

• gravity, storms

Which landform develops as a result of river deposition?

• cave

• delta

• stalactite

• waterfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

WHich of the following processes causes sinkholes to form?

• Erosion of sediment by runoff

• Erosion of limestone by groundwater

• Deposition of sediment by a river

• Erosion of volcanic rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which term describes sediment of mixed sizes deposited directly by a glacier?

• Sedimentary rock
• Loess

• Kettle

• Glacial till