Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does erosion differ from weathering?
Erosion moves the rock particles that are broken down by weathering
Erosion breaks down the rocks and weathering moves it
Erosion provide nutrients for plants and weathering does not
Erosion occurs in humid climates and weathering occurs in cold climates
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What two main factors determine the rate of weathering?
climate and age of rock
type of rock and climate
chemical and mechanical
ice wedging and abrasion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The movement of rock particles by wind, water, ice or gravity is called _______________?
weathering
erosion
abrasion
climate
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The grinding away of rocks by other particles is called____________?
abrasion
plucking
climate
erosion
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
Label the correct locations of
Deposition
Erosion
Weathering
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
6.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Label the image
Weathering
Compaction
Erosion
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does air chemically weather rock?
The air molecules are abrasive
The oxygen in the air combines with elements in the rock in a process called oxidation
Air fills cracks in the rock and later expands, causing the cracks to enlarge
The rock wears away after wind blows sand against the rock
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