Constructive and Destructive Forces ReviewReview

A tree root is growing under a sidewalk.

What will most likely happen as the tree continues to grow?

• The tree will run out of nutrients.

• The tree roots will stop going under the sidewalk.

• The sidewalk will remain the same.

• The sidewalk will break into smaller pieces.

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Why does a delta form at the mouth of a river?

• Runoff from a tsunami

• The deposition of sediment

• Erosion caused by a glacier

• River animals like bevers build it up

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A student poured water over a declined tray that was full of soil.

What was the student demonstrating?

• Soil can be washed away

• Deposition of sediments

• Soil washing away takes a long time

• Plants do not help with erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What most likely caused this arch to form?

• Water froze and broke the rock.

• Wind wore away some of the rock.

• A stream of water moved some of the rock away.

• Chemicals from acid rain burned it away.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Some mountain tops are rounded and smooth, but others are pointed and sharp.

What most likely causes mountain tops to look different?

• Erosion and weathering

• Deposition and sediment

• Earthquakes in the Ring of Fire

• Volcanic eruptions in the sea

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the name of the force that involves two of Earth's plates pushing together which cause the ground to move?

• Volcano

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Landslide

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What forms a sand dune? What forms a delta?

• Both are formed by water.

• Both are formed by wind.

• A sand dune is formed by water. A delta is formed by wind.

• A sand dune is formed by wind. A delta is formed by water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Over time, the sea appears to move closer to the road in the country of Greece.

Which choice best explains what is happening?

• Erosion of sand by waves

• Deposition of sand by waves

• Weathering of sand by waves

• Sand dune formation under water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which phenomenon changes Earth's surface more slowly than the others?

• Volcanoe

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Weathering

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