Erosion and Weathering Processes

What process most likely caused the cracks in the rocks?

• deposition

• landslide

• erosion

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A student is studying some shells on a beach.

What process would most likely have caused the arrival of shells on the beach?

• weathering of rocks in the riverbank

• 
  earthquakes under the ocean

• volcanic activity in the ocean

• deposition by waves

The diagram shows circular pits formed on the surface of a rock. Which natural process results in formation of such pits?

• earthquake

• flood

• landslide

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is a major difference between erosion and weathering?

• Erosion is chemical, and weathering is mechanical.

• Erosion is mechanical, and weathering is chemical.

• Erosion is the movement of sediment, and weathering is the creation of sediment.

• Erosion is the creation of sediment, and weathering is the movement of sediment.

A student plans two experiments to understand natural processes on Earth. The experimental setups are shown in the diagram. If the student tilts the tray toward the cardboard in experiment A and switches on the fan in experiment B, what would each setup show?

• Experiment A shows deposition, and experiment B shows erosion.

• Experiment A shows weathering, and experiment B shows deposition.

• Experiment A shows an earthquake, and experiment B shows deposition.

• Experiment A shows a volcanic eruption, and experiment B shows erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A teacher asks four of her students to write a fact about sand dunes. Their answers are listed in the table below. Who made an incorrect  statement?

• Katherine

• Maria

• Maggie

• Susan

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which pair is most often the cause of erosion?

• lava and earthquakes

• wind and water

• heat and ice

• sand and humus

The map shows the major mountain ranges on continents in the world.

A student states that mountain ranges can form where two continents meet. Which two continents support the student’s claim based on the mountain ranges shown on the map? 

• North America and South America

• Asia and Europe

• Africa and North America

• South America and Antarctica

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The map displays the locations of volcanoes and tectonic plate boundaries around the Pacific Ocean.

Which description accurately explains the pattern of volcanic activity seen on the map?

• A) Most volcanoes are located far from tectonic plate boundaries.

• B) Volcanoes are mainly found in the center of continents.

• C) Volcanoes are commonly found near the edges of tectonic plates.

• D) Volcanoes appear randomly throughout the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The map shows the locations of significant earthquake activity.

Which region is most likely to experience frequent earthquakes?

• A) Most volcanoes are located far from tectonic plate boundaries.

• B) Volcanoes are mainly found in the center of continents.

• C) Volcanoes are commonly found near the edges of tectonic plates.

• D) Volcanoes appear randomly throughout the ocean.

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