Kesler Erosion and Deposition

Rain washing soil away from a hillside is an example of

• Abrasion

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

carries away materials

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Rock Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The process of sediment being dropped off in a new place is called

• Abrasion

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

A delta is an example of

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Sediment

• Deposition

Sea caves are coastal landform made by

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Flood waters moving soil from one location to another

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Waves wash sand onto land until a beach is formed

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A flash flood washes away the side of a river bank

• Mechanical Weathering

• Chemical Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.

• Sun rays evaporated the rock.

• Ocean waves washed away rock.

• Plant roots pushed away the rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2