Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Review Quizizz

________ are distinctive parts, qualities, or characteristics of Earth's outer layer.

• weathering

• surface features

• erosion

• deposition

• underground formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The relocation (or movement) of sediment by wind, water, gravity, or ice is called _____.

• weathering

• surface features

• erosion

• deposition

• underground formations

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The physical or chemical breakdown of rocks into sediment

• weathering

• surface features

• erosion

• deposition

• underground formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Areas of Earth that form caverns and caves

• weathering

• surface features

• erosion

• deposition

• underground formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process that occurs when weathered rock is dropped (deposited) in a new location

• weathering

• surface features

• erosion

• deposition

• underground formations

When ____________ begin to melt, they erode land by picking up and carrying loose rocks and depositing them as they move.

• weathering

• groundwater

• caverns

• landforms

• glaciers

Water, wind, gravity, and ice are agents of the ____________ process.

• depositing

• glaciers

• sediments

• erosion

• caverns

The stronger the force of an erosion agent (wind, water, air, etc), the larger the pieces of ________________ they are able to move.

• landforms

• glaciers

• caves

• sediment

• groundwater

___________ can be formed underground by long periods of chemical weathering (carbonation) and erosion of water.

• glaciers

• erosion

• arches

• caves

• mushroom rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Examples of mechanical weathering include ___________________.

• animal burrowing

• gravity

• plant roots

• ice wedging

• all of the above