Topic 4 - Earth's Features review

A type of rock that formed when particles, such as dirt, sand and fossils, settled into layers and became compressed.

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A type of rock formed when particles of other rocks are combined by great pressure and very high temperature.

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

The process that wears away or breaks down rock.

• weathering

• erosion

• plate techtonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process where particles are removed from land by wind, ice, or water.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A type of rock made from molten lava.

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

The laying down of sediment carried by wind, flowing water, the sea or ice.

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

• sedimentary rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

An area in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• fault

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Look at the picture.  Choose the letter in the picture that will best complete the sentence.

Erosion is shown in the picture by the letter  ___

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Look at the picture.  Choose the letter in the picture that will best complete the sentence.

Deposition is shown by the letter ___

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Look at the picture.  Choose the letter in the picture that will best complete the sentence.

Weathering is shown by the letter ___

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2