Weathering and Erosion review

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This large scale erosion happens when these massive sheets of ice move across the face of the Earth.

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glacier

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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This type of erosion uses blowing air to move weathered particles around to new places.

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wind

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Rivers and streams carry particles of the land with them in this type of weathering and erosion.

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water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Some liquids can have a reaction with materials in rocks and break them into smaller pieces in this type of weathering.

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chemical

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When water gets into cracks in rocks and then freezes and thaws, it causes this type of weathering.

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ice

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This type of weathering is caused by plant roots breaking up the soil and rock around it.

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vegetation

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These are the remains or evidence of creatures that lived long ago.

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fossils

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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When an entire population of a plant or animal dies and no longer exists, we say their species is _____________.

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extinct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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These are formed when sediment is deposited over the course of millions of years. Scientists look for fossils here.

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rock layers

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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The Earth is covered in about 20 of these. As they move slowly, they change the shape of the surface of the Earth.

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tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3