Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition

Which type of weathering occurs when natural forces, such as wind, water and temperature change mechanically crumbles or breaks down rock into smaller pieces?

• Chemical
• Physical
• Biological

Which type of weathering occurs when rocks are chemically broken down or dissolved by substances in the environment?

• Physical
• Biological
• Chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which process of biological weathering has plants grow roots into crevices of rock and cause the rock to break apart?

• carbonation
• root wedging
• hydratoin
• oxidation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which process of chemical weathering has oxygen react with minerals, especially those that contain iron, and cause them to break down?
**Rust is an example of this process.**

• Oxidation
• Carbonation
• Hydation
• Hydrolysis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the process of movement of soil and/or sediment from one location to another?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Which will deposit first, smaller particles of sediment or larger particles?

• smaller particles

• larger particles

What is the geological process by which sediment and soil builds up in an area?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the process of breakdown or dissolution of minerals and/or rocks on Earth?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

This is the process of dropping sediment in a new location.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The grinding/scratching away of rock by other rock particles carried in water, ice, or wind

• Frost wedging

• Exfoliation

• Oxidation

• Abrasion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2