WED- Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Test

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What is weathering?

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The breakdown of solid materials into very small particles by water, air, and other natural events.

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What is erosion?

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Carrying away sediments by water, wind or ice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

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The build up of land by the settlement of sediment and soil in a new location.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What landform is created by water erosion?

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Canyons and valleys.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What landform is created by deposition of sediments?

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Deltas and beaches.

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What shape is a valley formed by a glacier?

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U shaped valley.

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What shape is a valley formed by river erosion?

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V shaped valley.

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What natural forces can cause weathering?

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Water, air, and other natural events.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can carry away loose particles and sediments from one place to another.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the role of glaciers in shaping the landscape?

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Glaciers can carve out valleys and shape mountains through erosion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2