FOSS EH Inv. 1-2 Review

Scientists who study Earth and use tools and models to study the rocks that make up the Earth.

• Archeologist

• Meteorologist

• Seismologist

• Geologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

A natural feature of Earth's surface with a characteristic shape.

• Fault
• Basin
• Landform
• Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which is NOT a type of rock that makes up the sedimentary rock of the Grand Canyon?

• Limestone

• Cement

• Shale

• Sandstone

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

This reacts with acid to create fizzing and bubbling.

• Salt

• Calcite

• CO2

• Oxygen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces WITHOUT CHANGING WHAT THE ROCK IS MADE OF.

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Freezing

• Melting

A low-lying area where water may accumulate and there is no outlet

• Lake

• Pond

• Basin

• River

The grinding and bumping of rocks that causes physical weathering.

• Erosion
• Abrasion
• Chemical Weathering
• Physical Weathering

The process by which rocks are weathered due to their reactions with substances in the air and water.

• Chemical weathering
• Physical weathering
• Chemical reaction
• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A mix of humus, sand, silt, clay, gravel, and/or pebbles.

• Soil
• Soil profile
• Basin
• Clay

The movement of weathered earth materials by water, wind, or ice.

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4