Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• jackhammering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering can change any type of rocks.

• True

• False

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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-ESS3-2

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

What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?

• Waves

• Gravity

• Glaciers

• Wind

The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Crop Rotation

The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it.

• Weather

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The effects of freezing, thawing, plants roots, acid and other forces on rocks

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Small, solid pieces of materials that come from rocks or living things.

• Organic

• Mineral

• Sediments

A rock that forms from many small fragments of other rocks is a(n)

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Extrusive Rock