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9.111 Weathering and Erosion Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.111 Weathering and Erosion. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Weathering and Erosion: MCQ focus: distinguish mechanical and chemical weathering and identify agents of erosion such as water, wind, ice, and gravity. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-5 - NGSS-aligned Weathering and Erosion: NGSS: HS-ESS2-1; HS-ESS2-5; NRC/DCI: ESS2.A-C; SEP/CCC: Cause and effect / Stability and change; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.6; TX Earth Systems 112.49.

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Physical Science with Earth and Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which model best summarizes the relationship between weathering, erosion, and changing landforms in an Earth system?

AWeathering and erosion are identical names for rocks melting into magma.

BWeathering creates sediment, erosion transports it by agents such as water, wind, ice, and gravity, and repeated processes reshape landforms.

CErosion creates minerals in place, while weathering only deposits sediment in lakes.

DLandforms change only during earthquakes, never through surface processes.

Solution & Explanation:The skill focus is the linked system: rocks break down, sediment moves, and repeated surface processes alter landforms over time.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

The diagram shows a cracked boulder on a slope above a stream. Lichen covers one side, roots grow into cracks, and small fragments lie on the slope below. Which interpretation is most complete?

AThe stream must chemically change the boulder even before contact.

BOnly deposition is shown because the boulder remains above the stream.

CRoots prove no weathering has occurred because plants protect all rock.

DChemical and mechanical weathering can both weaken the boulder, and gravity may move fragments downslope.

Solution & Explanation:Biological activity can contribute to chemical and physical breakdown, while loose pieces on a slope can move under gravity.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which cause-and-effect statement best predicts erosion after a climate shift toward more intense rainstorms?

AMore intense rainfall always stops erosion because water is heavy.

BRain intensity affects chemical weathering only and cannot move sediment.

CErosion will decrease everywhere regardless of slope or cover.

DMore intense rainfall can increase runoff and erosion if infiltration and vegetation do not offset it.

Solution & Explanation:Stronger storms can detach and transport more sediment, especially where slopes are bare or infiltration is limited.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-5 (NGSS: HS-ESS2-1; HS-ESS2-5; NRC/DCI: ESS2.A-C; SEP/CCC: Cause and effect / Stability and change; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.6; TX Earth Systems 112.49.).