Erosion

What is erosion?

• A process involving the wearing away of rocks and soil by various forces

• A process involving the growth of rocks and soil by various forces

• A process involving the melting of rocks and soil by various forces

• A process involving the solidification of rocks and soil by various forces

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the first step in erosion that involves breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Transportation

• Compaction

How can human activities like deforestation, construction, and agriculture accelerate erosion?

• By increasing vegetation that holds soil in place

• By reducing the amount of water in the soil

• By promoting the growth of new vegetation

• By removing vegetation that holds soil in place

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How does deposition contribute to the formation of new landforms and landscapes over time?

• By eroding existing landforms

• By creating new soil layers

• By increasing the height of mountains

• By reducing the amount of sediment in rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How is deposition defined in the context of the erosion process?

• When rocks and soil are broken down into smaller pieces

• When weathered rocks and soil are transported to new locations

• When rocks and soil are compacted into sedimentary layers

• When rocks and soil are uplifted to the Earth's surface

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5