Weathering and Erosion, Deposition

_____________________ happens when rocks on Earth's surface break apart or change without moving anywhere.

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

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

• erosion

• weathering

• depostion

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

_____________________ is the movement of soil and rock by wind, water, ice, and gravity.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of (a)  

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Label the image

a

b

c

Erosion

Weathering

Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it (a)  

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

The Grand Canyon was caused by _____________________ erosion from the Colorado River.

• water

• wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process describes a mudslide flowing down a steep hill?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process describes flood water pounding against a canyon wall and wearing it down?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2