Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

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A process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How might a weathered mountain appear different from an unweathered mountain?

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The weathered mountain would appear rounder in shape.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What can you infer about ice from the information presented in the movie? Options:

It usually causes chemical weathering

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It expands as it freezes

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It barely causes weathering at all

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It does not exert pressure on rocks

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It expands as it freezes

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How is mechanical weathering different from chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering changes the chemical composition of materials; mechanical weathering does not

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What might cause mechanical weathering?

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Growing plants and expanding ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What impact does weathering have on soil formation?

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Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces, and finally into sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What types of rocks are formed by weathering?

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Sedimentary rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How long does the weathering process take?

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Years and years

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Carbonic acid is a mixture of:

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Water and carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What process hollows out limestone caves?

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Chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2