Weathering, Erosion, Deposition and the Rock Cycle

Igneous rocks form from

• the erosion of existing rocks
• the compression of sediments
• the evaporation of water from lakes
• the cooling of magma or lava

Through the rock cycle, rocks can be transformed into any other type of rock.

• True

• False

Weathering is

• the method of transporting minerals
• the process of breaking down rocks and minerals
• the study of weather patterns
• the process of creating new rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which ways can erosion occur?

• Erosion is solely caused by human activities.
• Erosion can occur through water, wind, ice, and biological activity.
• Erosion happens exclusively in desert environments.
• Erosion can only occur through chemical reactions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the movement of sediments to another place called?

• erosion

• deposition

• accumulation

• transport

Which process does layer upon layer of sediment build up?

• Erosion
• Igneous

• Metamorphism
• Compaction

What is this a picture of?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Heat and ___ can change sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.

• humidity
• temperature
• pressure
• gravity

A solid, natural substance made of one or more minerals is classified as

• mineral
• gemstone
• rock
• crystal

What is this picture an example of?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Rock Cycle

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2