Earth Processes Review

Rock layers carried and deposited in layers by water, wind & ice.

• sedimentary rock

• sediment

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which natural disaster is most likely in our area?

• earthquake

• tsunami

• volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The mystery bone was most likely what bone of an animal?

• foot

• rib

• leg

What is one thing that you should do to prepare for ANY natural disaster we discussed?

• go in the basement

• have a plan

• run

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

• weathering

• vegetation

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The dropping off of eroded soil and bits of rock

• weathering

• vegetation

• erosion

• deposition

To reduce the impact of natural disasters, people can do which of the following?

• create a plan

• prepare an emergency kit

• listen to what the authorities say

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The Geologic Time Scale is a record of what?

• old geologists
• sweet geology music
• the known history of rocks and fossils
• a list of every living thing ever

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is a volcano?

• an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt

• massive waves caused by natural disasters

• the shaking or sudden shocks of the surface of the Earth

• when there is a rise of water that has no place to go

Where are fossils most likely found?

• on the surface of dirt
• sedimentary rock
• igneous rock
• rocky soil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1