Unit 0 Quiz - Weather, Erosion, and Deposition

What is the definition of "weathering"?

• The breakdown of rocks

• The removal of rocks

• Neither

Which of the following is a definition of "erosion"?

• The process when soil dissolves.

• The process that involves the movement of soil and rock.

• Neither.

Weathering can be caused by which of these. Select all the cause weathering.

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which comes first in nature, weathering or erosion?

• Weathering

• Erosion

In what order do rock pieces move in nature? Remember: BREAKS IT, TAKES IT, PLACES IT!

• Deposition, weathering, erosion

• Weathering, erosion, deposition

How does freezing water causse rocks to weather?

• Keeps the rocks in place.

• Expands the cracks and breaks the rock.

• Makes the rocks last longer.

How can plants weather rocks?

• The soil makes the rocks wet

• The roots can push through cracks

• The plants are too heavy

When rocks are "placed" or dropped in a new location, it is called: (breaks it, takes it, places it).

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

Which would cause a FAST change to land?

• erosion

• weathering

• tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What would most likely cause the most erosion on a beach?

• Water

• Gravity

• People