Crash Course Kids Earth Spheres

Which of Earth's spheres is primarily affected by erosion?

• hyrdosphere

• atmosphere

• geosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Mark all the possible causes of mechanical weathering

• frost

• ice

• roots

• carbon dioxide

• running water

When substances cause rocks to change their shape or color, this is called ______ weathering

True or false: The gradual shifting of Earth's crust moves oceans and continents.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Weathering breaks things down while erosion

• builds new things

• moves the pieces around

• breaks them down even smaller

• doesn't exist

Mark the true statements

• Ocean waves can weather rocks

• Landforms are natural features on the Earth's surface

• Weathering can only happen to small rocks

• Living things can cause weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2