Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition in Texas Ecoregions

What is the primary reason for the presence of windmills in the High Plains of Texas?

• Historical landmarks

• Clean energy generation due to constant wind

• Tourist attractions

• Water pumping for agriculture

How do trees in the East Texas Piney Woods contribute to the prevention of erosion?

• By absorbing water with their leaves

• By providing shade and reducing temperature

• Through the production of oxygen

• By holding soil in place with their roots

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What factors characterize ecoregions?

• Economic activities and cultural practices

• Population density and urban development

• Political boundaries and governance

• Soil types, precipitation, temperature, land features, vegetation, and animals

What is the main agent of erosion along the Gulf Coast prairies and marshes?

• Glaciers

• Wind

• Ocean waves

• Human activities

What is weathering?

• The laying down of sediments

• The movement of sediments by water, ice, wind, or gravity

• The breakdown of Earth's materials into smaller pieces

• The process of soil formation

Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion?

• Plants

• Ice

• Wind

• Water

What is karst topography associated with?

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial movements

• Limestone bedrock

• Sandstone cliffs

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What causes sinkholes in areas with limestone bedrock?

• Heavy rainfall only

• Overpopulation

• Earthquakes

• Limestone weathering underneath

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How do barrier islands form?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Erosion and deposition by wave action

• Tectonic plate movements

• River sediment accumulation

What was a significant effect of Hurricane Katrina on the coastal landscape?

• Formation of new rivers

• Increased vegetation growth

• Beach erosion

• Creation of new mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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