Erosion and Seismology Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Wind Erosion?
The process of wind carrying away sediment after it has been weathered by wind.
The process of ocean waves and rivers carrying away weathered rock and soil.
The process by which glaciers scrape away rock and soil as they move.
The breakdown of rocks by chemicals in air, water, or acid rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Water Erosion?
The process of wind carrying away sediment after it has been weathered by wind.
The process of ocean waves and rivers carrying away weathered rock and soil.
The process by which glaciers scrape away rock and soil as they move.
The breakdown of rocks by chemicals in air, water, or acid rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Ice Erosion?
The process of wind carrying away sediment after it has been weathered by wind.
The process of ocean waves and rivers carrying away weathered rock and soil.
The process by which glaciers scrape away rock and soil as they move.
The breakdown of rocks by chemicals in air, water, or acid rain.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Chemical Erosion?
The process of wind carrying away sediment after it has been weathered by wind.
The process of ocean waves and rivers carrying away weathered rock and soil.
The process by which glaciers scrape away rock and soil as they move.
The breakdown of rocks by chemicals in air, water, or acid rain.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Biological Erosion?
The breakdown of rock by plants, animals, or human activities.
The process of wind carrying away sediment after it has been weathered by wind.
The process of ocean waves and rivers carrying away weathered rock and soil.
The process by which glaciers scrape away rock and soil as they move.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Seismograph?
An instrument used by seismologists to detect and measure the vibrations and movements of Earth's crust.
A scientist who studies earthquakes and seismic activity.
A system that uses satellites to track the movement of tectonic plates and predict earthquakes and other natural events.
The breakdown of rock by plants, animals, or human activities.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a Seismologist?
An instrument used by seismologists to detect and measure the vibrations and movements of Earth's crust.
A scientist who studies earthquakes and seismic activity.
A system that uses satellites to track the movement of tectonic plates and predict earthquakes and other natural events.
The breakdown of rock by plants, animals, or human activities.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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