WED, Rock Cycle, Fossils

Which process involves the breaking down of material into smaller pieces?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

The Statue of Liberty has oxidized over the years. This is an example of...

• Physical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

When water soaks into cracks, then freezes. This commonly causes pot holes on the roads.

• Salt Wedging

• Thermal Expansion

• Root Wedging

• Frost Wedging

The Eiffel Tower's height in the summer is about 6" taller than in the winter. This is due to...

• Root Wedging

• Thermal Expansion

• Salt Wedging

• Abrasion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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This process involves the MOVING of sediment from one place to another.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Process where sediment is placed in a new location (ex: Sand Dunes)

• Erosion
• Deposition
• Weathering

What is NOT a major rock type?

• Igneous
• Asteroid

• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary

When molten lava hardens, it becomes what type of rock?

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

Igneous rock that forms underneath the earth's surface and has not erupted yet.

• Extrusive

• Intrusive

Fossils are generally found in this type of rock due.

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1