Weathering and Erosion Topic 3B

True or False:

When tree roots are visible on the side of a cliff, this can be weathering and erosion.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is happening to the rock in the picture?

• The rock is eroding from plant roots.

• The rock is weathering from plant roots.

• The rock is eroding from water and ice.

• The rock is weathering from water and ice.

What is happening in the picture?

• Physical weathering. The rocks are changing from a liquid to a solid.

• Erosion. Some of the rocks are being moved by the water.

• Physical weathering. The water is moving because of the rock placements.

• Erosion. The water cannot move through the rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which one is NOT a natural renewable resource in Florida?

• Wind

• Limestone

• Water

• Sunlight

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which one is not a resource from Florida?

• Limestone

• Graphite

• Phosphate

• Silicone

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What are a list of non-renewable resources?

• sun, oil, nuclear

• oil, nuclear, coal

• wind, water, sun

• geothermal, wind, rain

Luster is...

• the way a mineral cracks.

• how a mineral is reflected.

• the remains of a mineral when scratched.

• how dense a mineral is.

What property is shown in the picture?

• streak

• texture

• cleavage

• hardness

What property is shown in the picture?

• luster

• streak

• cleavage

• hardness

What property is being tested in the picture?

• streak

• luster

• cleavage

• hardness

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2