Erosion/Weathering

Match the examples to the vocabulary word. (DOK 2)

• weathering

• Rock gets broken down into many pieces

• erosion

• rock moves through the river

• desposition

• the small particles settles at the bottom of the river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following features would be most affected by weathering?

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• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What word fits this definition? The movement of weathered rocks by natural forces

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What can cause weathering? (Check all that apply)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• Weathering
• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When sediment is deposited somewhere new

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which is an example of Erosion?

• Sand being pulled away from a beach by waves.
• Roots of a tree breaking apart a rock
• water in a river smoothing down rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When rock breaks down into smaller rock and minerals.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This is the movement of sediment by water ice ,gravity, and wind.

• glacier

• erosion

• water cycle

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of these is largely responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon?

• wind

• water

• earthquakes

• ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4