Quarter 2 Test 2.1 Study Flashcard Dynamic Earth
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is erosion?
Back
Erosion is the process by which broken rock and soil are moved from one place to another, often by wind, water, or ice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is deposition?
Back
Deposition is the process where materials, such as sediment and rocks, are left behind in a new location after being transported by erosion.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the formation of a tall mountain chain?
Back
A tall mountain chain is formed by the collision of tectonic plates over millions of years.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the theory of continental drift?
Back
The theory of continental drift suggests that continents have moved over geological time and were once joined together in a single landmass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?
Back
The spreading of the sea floor is a key piece of evidence that supports the theory of continental drift.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is weathering?
Back
Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between erosion and weathering?
Back
Erosion involves the movement of rock and soil, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks without movement.
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