Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

Weathering is to break down like erosion is to _______

• rain

• movement

• settling

• breaking down

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is deposition?

• the process of moving sediment down the river

• the process of breaking rocks by wind, water or ice

• erosion

• the process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are dropped off

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

__________ is the process of moving sediment through wind, water or ice.

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Ice and water are two agents that can be involved in the process of weathering. Explain how freezing and thawing can cause weathering.

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Deposition changes in Earth's surface because bits of broken down rock and soil ______.

• are dropped in new places

• stop rivers from flowing

• make rich farmlands

• move very slowly

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