Earth Science Review Flashcard

Front

Sand dunes and deltas are formed by the __________________.

Back

constructive process of deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

_______ can cause erosion on the coast. Much of the land can be washed away during the storm. Options: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Tornadoes

Back

Hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Earth’s surface changes through slow and fast processes. Most of the processes are slow, but _______ can happen very quickly.

Back

erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

Earth’s surface can change for many reasons. Some of these include: erosion, deposition, volcanoes, or all of the above.

Back

all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Removing _______ from an area will increase erosion.

Back

vegetation

Front

Farmers can plant _______ to prevent erosion in their fields. Options: corn, vegetables, cover crops, trees

Back

cover crops

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

What breaks up rocks to form sand, dirt, and sediment?

Back

Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Sometimes water gets into cracks of rocks. When it freezes, it expands. When it thaws, it shrinks. This causes the rock to be _________.

Back

Weathered

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Canyons are formed due to _____________.

Back

erosion from water

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Front

Stream tables are great examples of how water shapes land by _______.

Back

erosion

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1