Weathering and Erosion Review

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What is the process called when wind drops sand after carrying it?

Back

Deposition

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What are the four main factors that cause weathering and erosion?

Back

Plants, wind, water, ice

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is it called when waves drop sand onto the beach?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the process called when rain washes away soil from a hillside?

Back

Erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What process explains why a pebble from a river is smooth?

Back

Abrasion

Front

Define weathering.

Back

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

Define erosion.

Back

The movement of weathered materials from one location to another.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is deposition in the context of weathering and erosion?

Back

The laying down of sediment that has been transported.

Front

How does ice contribute to weathering?

Back

Ice can expand in cracks of rocks, causing them to break apart.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What role does gravity play in erosion?

Back

Gravity pulls materials down slopes, leading to erosion.