Weathering & Erosion

The natural chemical or physical processes that breaks down rock on Earth's surface.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• jackhammering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which water, ice, wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

• weathering
• erosion
• deposition
• dumptruck

This type of weathering occurs when rock is physically broken down into smaller pieces of rock.

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering
• erosion weathering
• deposition

This type of weathering occurs when rocks weaken then break down due to chemical changes in the composition of the rock.

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering
• erosion weathering
• deposition

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Weeds growing into the cracks in a sidewalk and the sidewalk begins to crumble is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A metal statue slowly turning green after years of being outside is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A piece of sandstone changing color (from brown to rusty red) from exposure to water and air is an example of:

• mechanical weathering
• chemical weathering

These gravestones have slowly broken down and turned a blackish color due to the action of:

• ice wedging
• abrasion
• acid rain
• mechanical weathering

Potholes forming in the road after a cold winter is an example of what type of weather?

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

Which is NOT a type of mass movement?

• landslide
• slump
• mudflow
• windstorm