Earth's Changing Surface Quiz Review

This photo shows a large amount of rock that has moved down a steep slope. What could be the earth process responsible for this?

• Construction

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which sphere of the earth includes glaciers and rivers?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process that breaks down rocks and boulders, turning them into tiny pieces?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sediments

Last week, there was a lot of rain in the area. When Henry walked out of his house, he saw a lot of soil deposited across his driveway. What would the soil he saw be considered?

• Landslide

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Last week, there was a lot of rain in the area. When Henry walked out of his house, he saw a lot of soil deposited across his driveway. The process that moved the soil from its original location would be called...

• Landslide

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sediment

Last week, there was a lot of rain in the area. When Henry walked out of his house, he saw a lot of soil deposited across his driveway. The process that resulted in the soil being placed on the driveway would be called...

• Landslide

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sediment

What does this picture represent?

• Erosion

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Hudson went out to watch the meteor shower last night. In which sphere of the earth were the meteors located when he saw them?

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

What would be an example of something that you could find in the geosphere?

• Trees

• Oxygen

• Water droplets

• Gravel

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

This city experienced a sudden shaking of the ground. This is an example of...

• Weathering

• A landslide

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2