Science Quiz 4

Identify if the picture shows weathering or erosion.

Groups:

(a) Weathering

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(b) Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Match the following soils.

• loam

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• sand

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• silt

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• clay

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Pieces of weathered rock such as sand, deposited by wind, water, and/or ice.

• calcite

• valley

• glaciers

• sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Erosion is the carrying away of sediments that have been broken down by wind, water, or ice.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is described in the list below?

It is made of decomposed plant and animal remains.

It is made of weathered rock.

Most land is covered with a thin layer of this.

• earth

• soil

• planets

• sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A student records the following information about soil.

Characteristics of soil:

Light in color with larger particles

Has small rocks and other materials

Is rough

Mostly found on the beach

Which type of soil is being described?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

What are the two types of weathering mentioned in the passage?

• Physical weathering and chemical weathering

• Mechanical weathering and biological weathering

• Thermal weathering and biological weathering

• Physical weathering and thermal weathering

What is the main effect of erosion on rivers as described in the passage?

• It makes the river wider and deeper

• It makes the river narrower and shallower

• It stops the flow of the river

• It cleans the river water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Weathering is the__________________.

• breaking down of rocks

• movement of rocks

• deposition of rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of soil did these American Indians likely use to build their shelters?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam