Weathering and Erosion Flashcard

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down Earth's materials into smaller pieces

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What can cause weathering?

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Water, air, chemicals, plants, and animals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are the pieces of rock formed by weathering called?

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Sediments

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Mechanical weathering

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The process of breaking a large rock into smaller pieces without changing the minerals

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What is an example of mechanical weathering?

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Freezing water breaking rocks apart

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Chemical weathering

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The process of changing the minerals of the rock through chemical reactions

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What can cause chemical weathering?

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Carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, and acids

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What does erosion involve?

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The movement of weathered rock pieces by wind or water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which agent of erosion moves and deposits the most sediments?

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Flowing water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is water management?

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The use and planning for future use of water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4