Understanding Earth Processes and Changes

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is an example of reducing the impact of natural Earth processes on humans?

• Building houses on floodplains

• Planting trees on hillsides

• Removing vegetation from riverbanks

• Constructing roads in landslide-prone areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which layer of sedimentary rock is typically the oldest?

• Top layer

• Middle layer

• Bottom layer

• Any layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following processes involves the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

How can planting vegetation help reduce the rate of erosion?

• By increasing water flow

• By stabilizing the soil

• By removing nutrients

• By blocking sunlight

What evidence can be used to support the explanation of changes in a landscape over time?

• Fossils in rock layers

• Current weather patterns

• Types of vegetation

• Animal migration patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

How can maps be used to describe patterns of Earth's features?

• By showing population density

• By indicating weather conditions

• By displaying geological formations

• By highlighting political boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What strategic plan can be implemented to reduce the impact of flooding in urban areas?

• Increase the number of paved surfaces

• Develop more green spaces

• Build higher buildings

• Reduce the number of drainage systems

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Analyze how the presence of fossils in rock layers can provide evidence for the age of the rocks.

• Fossils indicate the type of rock

• Fossils show the color of the rock

• Fossils help determine the relative age of the rock layers

• Fossils reveal the mineral content of the rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What reasoning can be used to explain the formation of a canyon?

• Rapid volcanic activity

• Gradual erosion by a river

• Sudden tectonic shifts

• Immediate glacial melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2