Weathering

Weathering is the process of -

• Moving sediment from one place to another

• Dropping or leaving sediment in a location

• Breaking down rocks into sediment

Weathering is the breaking down of rock into ___________.

• boulders

• Smaller pieces

• ice

• mountains

Weathering and erosion are examples of ________ changes in the Earth's surface.

• Fast

• Very fast

• Super fast

• slow

The Earth's surface does not change over time.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The Earth has always been as it is now.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Erosion and weathering are the same thing.

• True 
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering is when rocks ---------

• break down

• move

• stay in the same place

• become ice

The following things can cause weathering except for

• plants

• fire

• water

• wind

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about landforms?

• Some landforms change slowly.
• Some landforms change quickly.
• Some landforms change because of the activity of humans and other animals.
• Landforms always stay the same, even after a long time.

Wind-blown sand can make rocks smoother.

• true
• false