Weathering and Erosion

Front

What might be carried by the wind, causing the weathering of rocks? Options: Fog, Mud, Pollen, Sand

Back

Sand

Front

What is one factor that may cause the weathering of rocks? Options: human, time, exposure, particle size, climate, mineral composition

Back

human, time, exposure, particle size, climate, mineral composition

Front

What is the process called when Earth’s surface is broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the process called when pieces of Earth’s materials are moved to another location?

Back

erosion

Front

Which of these does not cause erosion?

liquid water

,

ice

,

sunlight

,

wind

Back

sunlight

Front

Sedimentary rock is formed by deposition.

Back

True

Front

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

Back

erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

Back

expands cracks and breaks rocks

Front

How do plants weather rocks?

Back

when roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand the rock

Front

Erosion ________________________.

Back

moves rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4