Slow and Rapid Changes to the Earth's Surface

The most important factor in forming sedimentary rock layers is

• volcanic eruptions

• scorching sun

• moving water

• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Deposition is the-

• process of wind or water dropping sediment in a new location

• the movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice

• the breaking down of rocks by water, wind, or ice

Erosion is the-

• process of wind or water dropping sediment in a new location

• the movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice

• the breaking down of rocks by water, wind, or ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Weathering is the-

• process of wind or water dropping sediment in a new location

• the movement of sediment by wind, water, or ice

• the breaking down of rocks by water, wind, or ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

U-shaped valleys is formed by the process of-

• weathering by water

• erosion by ice

• deposition by water

• freeze thaw weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Canyons are formed by the process of-

• weathering and erosion by water

• erosion by ice

• deposition by water

• freeze thaw weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Deltas are formed by the process of-

• weathering and erosion by water

• erosion by ice

• deposition by water

• freeze thaw weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Sand dunes are formed by the process of-

• weathering and erosion by wind

• erosion by ice

• deposition by water

• freeze thaw weathering

caves are formed by the process of-

• weathering and erosion by wind

• erosion by water

• deposition by water

• freeze thaw weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of these are rapid changes to earths surface? choose all that apply

• earthquakes

• tsunami

• mudslide

• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2