Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?

The process that breaks rock into smaller pieces called sediment. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering (W)

• Erosion (E)

• Deposition (D)

The process that deposits sediment, soil, and rock onto land. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process that moves sediment to another location. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Lichens produce a weak acid that dissolves rock. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering (W)

• Erosion (E)

• Deposition (D)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Beach waves help build up sand and pebbles onto the shore. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Water gets into cracks of a rock, expands, and splits the rock. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A river cuts through rock forming a canyon. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

As a river slows, it drops sediment off to form a delta. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

Acid rain falls on a statue and over time dissolves parts of the rock. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

U-shaped valleys form due to sediment being moved by a glacier. Is this an example of weathering, erosion, or deposition?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2