Weathering and Erosion

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• Weathering
• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

• Erosion
• Landslide
• Weathering

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Which of the following is the most effective agent of erosion?

• Wind

• Water

• Glaciers

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

_______________________ is indicated by both the total amount of sediment in a stream and by the size of the particles being moved.

• Watershed

• Base level

• Discharge Rate

• Velocity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A stream moving at high speed with a high discharge can carry much __________________ sediments then a slow moving stream.

• Larger

• Smaller

• more rounded

All of the land that drains into the river either directly or through its tributaries is known as a?

• River

• Water table

• Flood Plain

• Water shed

_________________ occurs when a stream either decreases in speed or discharge.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

What is the cause of this land feature?

• Glaciers

• Rivers

• Wind

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

An avalanche is an example of which process?

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Volcanic Eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

All of the following cause weathering EXCEPT

• water

• glaciers

• plants

• volcano eruptions

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1