Weathering and Erosion

What process involves breaking rocks into smaller pieces?

• Deposition

• Condensation

• Erosion

• Weathering

What is the main agent of erosion in the formation of sea cliffs?

• Sunlight

• Ice

• Water

• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of weathering is caused by chemical reactions?

• Physical

• Chemical

• Mechanical

• Biological

Which is NOT a cause of erosion?

• Glaciers

• Plant roots

• Rain

• Fire

What happens during deposition?

• Animals burrow into the ground

• Water evaporates from surfaces

• Sediments settle and accumulate

• Rocks break into smaller pieces

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2