Weathering and Erosion

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What is physical weathering?

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When a material is broken down into something smaller without changing its chemical composition.

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Weathering

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the action of the weather conditions in altering the color, texture, composition, or form of exposed objects

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Is this an example of physical or chemical weathering?

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Physical

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Is this an example of physical or chemical weathering?

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Chemical

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The general term for the movement of sediment by wind, water, glaciers.

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erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces of the same rock without any change in its composition.

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mechanical weathering

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The breakdown or decomposition of rock that takes place when minerals change through chemical processes.

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chemical weathering

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The part of the erosion process in which sediment travels to a new location and is laid down or dropped off.

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deposition

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

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Roots grow into cracks of a rock and pry them apart. Options: mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, erosion, deposition.

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mechanical weathering

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Oxidation produces rust on some rocks containing iron. What type of process is this?

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chemical weathering

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