Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition (Mosley)

Which process describes flood waters moving soil from one location to the other?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which process describes muddy water being carried away by a fast moving river?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which process describes water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking the rocks or pavement apart?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.
• Sun rays evaporated the rock.
• Ocean waves washed away rock.
• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Over long periods of time, deposition may change the Earth’s surface by _____.

• forming new land features.
• breaking down large rocks into smaller ones.
• washing away beaches.
• moving topsoil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Deposition changes the Earth’s surface because bits of broken rock and soil _____.

• stop rivers from flowing.
• make rich farmlands.
• are dropped in new places.
• move very slowly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is an enormous mass of ice moving over land, causing weathering of rock and soil?

• A glacier
• An iceberg
• An ice wedge
• A sand dune

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down is an example of

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• An avalanche

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process describes deltas forming at the mouths of rivers?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which process describes flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition