Earth & Space Quiz

Match each word with the correct definition.

• Erosion

• Delta

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Slow Change

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which slow changes to Earth's surface helped form these sand dunes?

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Weathering of rock by a slow-moving river

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

What process is responsible for the formation of river valleys?

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from wind

• Weathering of rock by a slow-moving river

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of caves?

• Weathering of rock by a slow-moving river

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

What is the main cause of the formation of canyons?

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Weathering of rock by a slow-moving river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What process leads to the formation of mountains?

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Plate tectonics and volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of deltas?

• Weathering of rock by a slow-moving river

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

What is the main cause of the formation of beaches?

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Weathering of rock by a slow-moving river

Which process leads to the formation of plateaus?

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Plate tectonics and volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What process is primarily responsible for the formation of cliffs?

• Weathering of rock by a slow-moving river

• Erosion and deposition of sediment from a river

• Deposition of sediment from the wind

• Weathering and erosion of sediment from wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2