Earth Science Review

Which process breaks down rocks?

• cracking

• breaking down

• weathering

• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How do rocks become part of the soil?

• they break into small pieces

• they freeze and thaw

• they provide a home for worms

• they decay and release nutrients

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

As plants and animals rot, they become humus. What does humus add to soil?

• air

• nutrients

• water

• rock

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Soil is formed by weathering. What is weathering?

• too many plants grown in soil

• topsoil is carried away by wind and water

• when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces

• animals eat the soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What holds many plants in place and gives them nutrients?

• rocks

• people

• soil

• bugs

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the loose material that covers the Earth?

• grass

• soil

• animals

• water

What nonliving things can you find in the soil?

• rocks

• plants

• bugs

• worms

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How are landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions similar to each other?

• all changes are apart of the water cycle

• all changes occur slowly

• all changes occur due to gravity

• all changes occur rapidly

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following would not cause a rapid change to Earth's surface?

• volcano

• landslide

• weathering

• earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of these words describes shaking of the ground caused by a sudden shift in Earth's crust?

• landslide

• earthquake

• volcano

• thunder and lightning

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2