Weathering and Erosion Review

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7th Grade
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Rebecca Christian
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5. Define frost wedging.
a. The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
b. The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions.
c. The movement of broken rock particles from one place to another.
d. The process where water freezes and expands, causing cracks in rocks.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6. What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
a. Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of soil
b. Weathering is the movement of broken rock particles, while erosion is the breakdown of rocks.
c. Weathering and erosion are the same process.
d. Weathering only occurs in warm climates, while erosion occurs in all climates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1. Define mechanical weathering.
a. The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
b. The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions.
c. The movement of broken rock particles from one place to another.
d. The buildup of rock particles in a new location.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. Define unloading.
Reduced pressure on igneous rock causes it to expand and allows slabs of outer rock to break off in layers
b. The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions.
c. The movement of broken rock particles from one place to another.
d. The release of pressure from overlying rocks, causing expansion and fracturing.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
3. Define exfoliation.
a. The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
b. The breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions.
c. The movement of broken rock particles from one place to another.
d. The peeling off of outer layers of rock due to pressure release.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
9. What do wildfires do to California in regards to erosion?
a. Increase erosion by removing vegetation that holds soil in place.
b. Decrease erosion by compacting the soil with heat.
c. Have no effect on erosion.
d. Cause erosion to occur only in urban areas.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
10. What are examples of mass movements?
a. Waterfalls and rapids.
b. Glaciers and icebergs.
c. Hurricanes and cyclones.
d. rockfalls and mudflows.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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