Weathering vs. Erosion

Weathering vs. Erosion

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Weathering vs. Erosion

Weathering vs. Erosion

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-PS1-2, MS-ESS2-1

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ms. Batchelor

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is weathering?

The process where rock is dissolved, worn away or broken down

The process of rocks being melted

The process of rocks being formed

The process of rocks being moved by wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is an example of mechanical weathering?

Plants breaking rocks with roots

Water dissolving limestone

Sediment being deposited

Frost action or frost shattering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a cause of chemical weathering?

Rocks are moved by wind

Rocks are melted by heat

Rocks are moved by water

Rocks are broken by plant roots or acids

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is erosion?

The process of rocks being melted

The process of rocks being dissolved

The process of rocks being formed

The process of rocks and sediments being picked up and moved

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following can cause erosion?

Plants and animals

Earthquakes and volcanoes

Fire and heat

Ice, water, wind, or gravity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What is an example of chemical weathering?

Frost action

Water dissolving limestone

Wind carrying sand

Roots breaking rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What happens when ice melts or wind and water slow down?

Sediment is picked up

Rocks are formed

Rocks are melted

Sediment is deposited

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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